Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3
Order Code: AFPPNL
Test Summary
This assay is intended for use in the assessment of risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic liver disease.
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 2 years
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
AFPPNL
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB6061
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82107
Billing Code
- 670526
CPT Statement
Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
FDA Status
FDA Approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Department
Reference Testing
Reference Range
| AFP | 1.6-4.5 ng/mL |
| AFP-L3 | 0.5-9.9 % |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 4 days
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
1.5 mL serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Instructions
N/A
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Plastic screw-cap vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 72 hours
- Refrigerated: 5 days
- Frozen: 2 years
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Result Information
Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| AFP | 1.6-4.5 ng/mL |
| AFP-L3 | 0.5-9.9 % |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
Tuesday, Friday; Report available: 2 - 4 days