Alpha-Feto Protein (Non-Pregnant)
Test Name: | Alpha-Feto Protein (Non-Pregnant) | |
Alternate Name (s): | AFP, Fetoglobulin, Fetoprotein | |
Laboratory Module: | Lab | |
Ordering Mnemonic: | AFP | |
Specimen Type: |
Serum |
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Collection Container: | SST 5mls | |
Collection Information: | No special instructions | |
Test Schedule: |
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Turnaround Time: | Routine
10 days |
Stat / Urgent |
Reference Interval: |
Age appropriate reference interval will append to results for ages up to and including 17 years. |
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Critical Values: | ||
Lab Process Notes : | Specimen requirements: 1 ml serum. Centrifuge only. In patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e.>5 mg/day) no samples should be taken until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration. |
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Storage & Transport: | Store refrigerated. | |
Test Referred to : | Reference Lab |
Updated as of June 27, 2013 cp