Test Catalog


Test Code: L00133

ALPHA FETO PROTEIN (AFP)

Department:

CL. CHEMISTRY

Source:

BLOOD

Specimen Volume:

(3-5 ML)

Prefered Top:

YELLOW (NO PRESERVATIVE)

Alternative Top:

GREEN (LI NA HEPARIN) / PURPLE (K-EDTA)

Special Instruction For Specimen Collection & Handling:

N/A

Specimen Storage & Transportation Condition:

18-25OC FOR 8 HOURS 2-8OC AFTER 8 HOURS TO 7 DAYS - 20OC FOR UPTO 2 MONTHS

Instrument/Methdology:

ARCHITECT/CHEMILUMINENSCE

Turn Around Time (TAT):

TEST PERFORMING DAY EVERY MONDAY AND THURSDAY AND REPORTING DAY EVERY TUESDAY AND FRIDAY EXCEPT HOLIDAY (Day/s)

Intend Use:

TO HELP DIAGNOSE AND MONITOR THERAPY FOR CERTAIN CANCERS OF THE LIVER, TESTICLES, OR OVARIES

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