Label each tube with the collection date and time. Invert tube 5-6 times to mix blood. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Remember to label aliquot with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship spun Gold, Red or Orange tube refrigerated.
Measurement of the blood concentration of alpha feto-protein is primarily done in three instances: (1) In pregnancy AFP concentrations are measured as part of the triple/quad/penta marker tests used to assess possible fetal abnormalities; (2) the concentration of blood AFP is a tumor marker for patients with hepatic cancer; (3) or blood AFP concentration is a tumor marker for some germ cell tumors.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reported
4-8 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
7002
Alpha Fetoprotein Serum
AFP Tumor Marker
Tumor Marker, AFP
AFP Ser QN
Clinical Interpretation
Analysis performed using the Beckman Coulter chemiluminescent methodology on the Beckman Coulter DxI/Access platform. Patient results determined by assays using different methods from different manufacturers may not be comparable.
Reference Chart
CPT Codes
82105
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
Alpha Fetoprotein Tumor Marker QN
53962-7
Result
AFP SerPl QN
53962-7
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
7002
Catalog Code
685323
Collection
Collect
Blood, Gold
Preferred Draw Volume
3 mL
Minimum Draw Volume
0.5 mL
Other Acceptable Containers
Red, Orange
Pediatric Collection
1 microtainer
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples thawed more than once.
Collection Comments
Label each tube with the collection date and time. Invert tube 5-6 times to mix blood. Spin for 10 minutes at 1100-1300 g in a swing bucket unit or 15 minutes in a fixed angle. Remember to label aliquot with patient name, DOB, test and collect date. Ship spun Gold, Red or Orange tube refrigerated.
Measurement of the blood concentration of alpha feto-protein is primarily done in three instances: (1) In pregnancy AFP concentrations are measured as part of the triple/quad/penta marker tests used to assess possible fetal abnormalities; (2) the concentration of blood AFP is a tumor marker for patients with hepatic cancer; (3) or blood AFP concentration is a tumor marker for some germ cell tumors.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Reported
4-8 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Synonyms
7002
Alpha Fetoprotein Serum
AFP Tumor Marker
Tumor Marker, AFP
AFP Ser QN
Result Interpretation
Clinical Interpretation
Analysis performed using the Beckman Coulter chemiluminescent methodology on the Beckman Coulter DxI/Access platform. Patient results determined by assays using different methods from different manufacturers may not be comparable.
