Tests:Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker
Tests:Alpha Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker
Overview | |
|---|---|
| Department | Biochemistry |
| Test Code | TAFP |
| Synonyms | Tumour Marker (AFP)
AFP (tumour marker) |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour to 3 days. |
| Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | |
| Preferred | 7 mL Plain red-top |
| Acceptable | |
| Pediatric Requirements | Blood 0.5 mL Plain |
| Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| Minimum Volume | 200 µL Serum |
| Aliquot Transportation | |
| Stability – Add test | |
| 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. | |