Tests:Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker: Difference between revisions

Revision as of 08:50, 31 January 2025

Overview
Department	Biochemistry
Test Code	TAFP
Synonyms	Tumour Marker (AFP) AFP (tumour marker)
Turnaround Time	1 hour to 3 days.
Stability – Add test
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type	Serum Plasma
Preferred	7 mL Plain red-top
Acceptable
Pediatric Requirements	Blood 0.5 mL Plain
Aliquot Requirements
Sample Type	Serum
Minimum Volume	200 µL
Aliquot Transportation
Clinical Information
Reference Intervals	0 - 16 µg/L (non-pregnant) See comment
Test Method	Ci8200 analyser, Abbott Reagent.
Advanced Notice	Not Required
Comments
This test is useful as a tumour marker and as a safe and effective supplement to the management of patients undergoing treatment for non-seminomatous testicular cancer and certain germ cell cancers, or for patients being monitored after therapy is complete. The test is NOT a screening test for cancer. The test is NOT intended as a screen for neural tube defects. For the serial monitoring of tumours, tumour markers should be tested in the same laboratory.

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