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Test Code AFPTUM Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Tumor Marker

Additional Codes

Supplemental Test Code
1572

Methodology

Cobas ECLIA electrochemiluminescence

General Information:

This test can be used as an aid in the management of patients with nonseminomatous testicular cancer. This assay is not designed for maternal screening.

 

Results from different manufacturers or methods may not be comparable. Serial testing should be performed using the same method.

 

Literature Reference:

Package insert: Alpha-Fetoprotein AFP. Roche Corporation 11/2020.Package insert: Alpha-Fetoprotein AFP. Roche Corporation 11/2020.

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Mint Tube

Specimen Volume: Full tube

 

Reference Values

<1 month:

None established. Fetal AFP concentrations may reach or exceed 100,000 ng/mL after birth depending on gestational age and birth weight.

1-3 months:

50.0-1000.0 ng/mL

3-6 months:

10.0-500.0 ng/mL

6 mo-1 year:

3.0-100.0 ng/mL

≥ 1 year:

0.0-8.3 ng/mL

 

 

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: not available

Routine: results available 2-4 hours of receipt

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82105

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Alternate Tube Type:

Red Top (Serum)

Purple top (K2 & K3  EDTA)


Analyte Stability:

See Analyte Stability Chart in Special Instructions. 

Laboratory Processing Instructions:
Test performed in BJH Core lab.  Processed by automated line and delivered to Cobas 8000 for anaylsis. Aliquot sample stored refrigerated for 5 days.

Special Instructions

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
Alpha-1-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker, Serum 53962-7