Alpha Fetoprotein, Nonmaternal

General Information

Lab Name
Alpha Fetoprotein,Nonmaternal
Lab Code
AFPNOT
Epic Name
AFP - Non-Maternal
Synonyms
AFP-Nonmaternal, Alpha fetal protein, Alpha-1-fetoprotein, Alpha-fetoglobulin
Components

Interpretation

Method

Beckman DxI

Reference Range
Units: ng/mL
Female Male
AgeRange AgeRange
3y-0.0-8.5 3y-0.0-8.5

Effective date: 08/14/2009

Ref. Range Notes

Female reference range is for Non-Pregnant females

Patient results determined by assays using different manufacturers, instruments, or methods may not be comparable.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection

Preferred is 6 mL blood in GOLD SST tube. Also acceptable RED TOP tube.
Pediatric draw: 2 PLAIN MICROTAINERS

Handling Instructions

Instructions for Outside Clients: Refrigerate serum

Quantity
Requested: 2 mL serum
Minimum: 0.8 mL serum

Processing

Receiving Instructions

Refrigerate serum

Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Chemistry, Automated Panels(CHA)
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
No
Performing Location(s)
UW-MT Chemistry, Automated
206-520-4600

Clinical Lab, Room NW220,
University of Washington Medical Center,
1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
82105
LOINC
1834-1
Interfaced Order Code
UOW1678
Interfaced Result Code
UOW1678