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AFP α1-fetoprotein

Loinc

Expected Turnaround

2 days

Information

The Elecsys AFP assay is indicated for serial measurements of AFP to aid in the management of patients with germ cell tumors.

Collection Information

Methodology

Electrochemiluminescence-immunoassay (ECLIA)

Limitations

Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. > 5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.

Rejection Criteria

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 5 days Refrigerated: 14 days Frozen: 6 months

Alias

Container Type

Serum, gel separator, SST or Lithium plasma separator tube

Minimum Volume

1 ML

Age Range

0 - 999

Sex

Generic

Units of Measure

Reference Range

- 8.3

Panic Range