Test directory: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3

Ordering Code 8574
Test Name Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) and AFP-L3
Alias Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) L3% and Total
Hepatocellular
Carcinoma Tumor Marker, Serum
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container SST (Gold)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in Plain (Red)
Optimum Volume 1.5 mL
Handling Instructions Separate serum promptly.
Transport Requirements Oahu: Ambient
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Ambient: 72 Hours
Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 2 Years
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 10 Days
Methodology Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
Reference Lab  Quest Diagnostic Lab-NI

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of May 23, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
AFP ALL See report.
AFP-L3 ALL See report.