| Ordering Code | 106 |
|---|---|
| Test Name | AFP Non-Maternal, Serum |
| Alias | Alpha feto protein Non-Maternal, Serum |
| Preferred Specimen | Serum |
| Preferred Container | SST (Gold) |
| Other Specimen/Container | Serum in Plain (Red) |
| Optimum Volume | 1 mL |
| Handling Instructions | Aliquot and freeze if transport >2 days. |
| Transport Requirements | Oahu: Refrigerated Airline: Refrigerated |
| Specimen Stability | Ambient: 8 Hours Refrigerated: 7 Days Frozen: 3 Months Frozen samples should be thawed only once. DO NOT use frost-free freezers. |
| Rejection Criteria | Specimen older than stability limits, Grossly hemolyzed, Insufficient quantity |
| Avail. Stat | NO |
| Analytic Time | 1 Day |
| Methodology | Electrochemiluminescence |
Reference range(s)
The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
| Component | Age | Male Norm | Male Critical Low | Male Critical High | Female Norm | Female Critical High | Female Critical Low | Units | Add'l info |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AFP Non-Maternal, Serum | ALL | 0.0-9.0 | 0.0-9.0 | ng/mL | Elevated AFP... Note1 |
Note1:
Elevated AFP values have been observed in several malignant diseases, such as nonseminomatous testicular cancer, and primary hepatocellular carcinoma. Not to be used in determining neural tube defects. Expected values for children have not been established
This result was obtained on the Roche Elecsys immunoassay method. Results using a different manufacturer's assay may not be comparable
.