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Alpha Fetoprotein, Body Fluid
Ordering Recommendation
Refer to aruplab.com/bodyfluids for clinical indications and interpretive information.
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Pericardial, Ascites/Peritoneal, or Pleural fluid
Centrifuge to remove cellular material. Transfer 1 mL body fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5mL)
Refrigerated
Specimen types other than those listed. Specimens too viscous to be aspirated by instrument.
Specimen source required
Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
Methodology
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
Reference Interval
Interpretive Data
This assay uses the Beckman Coulter Access DxI AFP methodology. Results obtained with different assay methods or kits cannot be used interchangeably. The AFP assay value, regardless of level, should not be interpreted as evidence for the presence or absence of malignant disease.
For information on body fluid reference ranges and/or interpretive guidance visit https://aruplab.com/bodyfluids
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Modified FDA
Note
For cerebral spinal fluid, refer to Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF (ARUP test code 0020729).
Hotline History
CPT Codes
86316
Components
| Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 2014508 | AFP Fluid Source | 31208-2 |
| 2014509 | Alpha Fetoprotein, Fluid | 11207-8 |
Aliases
- AFP
- AFP Abdominal Fluid
- AFP Ascites Fluid
- AFP Paracentesis Fluid
- AFP Tumor Marker
- Alpha
- Fetoprotein
