ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN TUMOR MARKER
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: AFPTM
UPHSM LIS Test #: 833
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 833
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 Red Top (Plain)
Collection Info:
Volume: 0.5 mL serum
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Temperature: Refrigerate
Tube Type: 1 SST Tube
Collection Info:
Methods
Immunoassay
Clinical Utilities
Test intended as an aid in the mangement of patients with germ cell
tumors or hepatoma.
tumors or hepatoma.
CPT Codes
82105
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
Males and Females: less than 7.2 IU/mL