AFP NONMATERNAL
Name: AFP NONMATERNAL
Mnemonic: AFPN
Container: Serum Separator (SST)
Alternative Container: Red top
Handling: Centrifuge within 4 hours ***THIS TEST CANNOT BE ADDED ON TO A PREVIOUS ORDER***
Methodology: Chemiluminescence
CPT: 82105
Department: Main Lab
Preferred Volume: 1.0 ml serum
Minimum Volume: 0.5 ml serum
Stability: 7 days refrigerated; 3 months frozen
Performed: DAILY
Units: ng/ml
Reference Range: 0.0-8.7 ng/ml