Alpha Fetoprotein Tumor Marker
eDH Procedure Code(s)
LAB559 AFP tumor marker
Specimen Information
| Specimen Type | Specimen Source | Acceptable Containers | Minimum Test Volume (mL) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | Blood, Venous | Gold-R | 0.1 | |
Shipping and Handling
Processing Instructions: N/ATransport Temperature: Refrigerated
Transport Instructions: N/A
Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: 7 Days
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: 5 Days
Refrigerate: 14 Days
Frozen: 6 Months
Test Components
| Component | LOINC Code |
|---|---|
| ALPHA FETOPROTEIN TUMOR MARKER | 1834-1 |
Turnaround Time (TAT)
STAT 1 Hour
Routine 4 Hours
CPT Code(s)
LAB559 AFP tumor marker: 82105
Performing Lab Section
Chemistry
Performing Lab(s)
Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center Laboratory (MHMH)