Days Set Up
Daily, 24 hours
Analytic Time

2 hours

MiChart Code
AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein), Tumor Marker
Soft Order Code
AFP

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Synonyms

AFP Tumor Marker
AFP, Tumor Marker
AFP
ALPHA FETOPROTEIN-TUMOR MARKER

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Chemiluminescent Immunoassay (CLIA)

Test Usage

To aid as a marker in the diagnosis of testicular tumors

Reference Range

< 8 ng/mL (Males and Non-pregnant Females aged >=2 years)

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Instructions

Collect specimen in an SST or red top tube. Refrigerate and send intact specimen within 8 hours of collection. Alternatively, centrifuge, aliquot serum into a plastic vial and refrigerate up to 48 hours or freeze for longer storage.

Yellow Top Tube
Normal Volume
1 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.25 mL serum

Billing Information

CPT Code
82105
Pro Fee Code
 
Insurance Auth Info
 
LOINC
1834-1

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Quality that sets us apart

As the reference laboratory division of Michigan Medicine's Department of Pathology, MLabs shares the institution's commitment to applying established quality principles to clinical laboratory testing. Like other large organizations in complex, consequential fields, we rely on an established approach to monitor quality throughout the testing process.

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