Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF Tumor Marker
| Abbrev Code: | AFCFTM | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6692 | Order Name: | Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF Tumor Marker |
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescent immunoassay | ||
| CPT Codes: | 86316 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to the reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 24 hours. | ||
| Compliance: | For tests developed and validated by ARUP (previously referred to as Compliance Statement B, C or D). This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes. |
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | CSF |
| Optimal Volume: | 0.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 0.2 mL |
| Container: | Sterile tube |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimen other than CSF. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Do not centrifuge. Aliquot sample into an ARUP transport tube. Store refrigerated. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at refrigerated temperature. |
| Stability: | 72 hours at room temperature; 2 weeks refrigerated; 1 year frozen. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 20729 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | 18 years & older: 0-1 ng/mL |
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