Alpha‑Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker
Also known as: AFP
Use
Elevation of serum AFP above values found in healthy individuals occurs in several malignant diseases, most notably nonseminomatous testicular cancer and primary hepatocellular carcinoma. AFP is not recommended as a screening procedure to detect cancer in the general population.
Special Instructions
Not provided.
Limitations
Patients who have received monoclonal mouse antibodies may have abnormal results. For any patient taking a high dose of biotin, the specimen should be drawn at least eight hours after the last dose.
Methodology
Immunoassay (IA)
Biomarkers
Alpha‑Fetoprotein
Analyte
Result Turnaround Time
3-4 days
Related Documents
For more information, please review the documents below
Specimen
Serum
Volume
Not provided
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Collection Instructions
Administration of STRENSIQ may interfere in certain assays and may falsely elevate values. For patients receiving STRENSIQ, consideration should be given to using alternate methods.
Causes for Rejection
Grossly lipemic
Stability Requirements
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room Temperature | 14 days |
| Refrigerated | 14 days |
| Frozen | 45 days |
Other tests from different labs that may be relevant