Test directory: AFP L3% and Total AFP, Serum

Ordering Code 8516
Test Name AFP L3% and Total AFP, Serum
Alias Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) L3% and Total
Hepatocellular Carcinoma Tumor Marker, Serum
Preferred Specimen Serum
Preferred Container Plain (Red)
Other Specimen/Container Serum in SST (Gold)
Optimum Volume 1 mL
Transport Requirements Oahu: Refrigerated
Airline: Frozen
Specimen Stability Refrigerated: 5 Days
Frozen: 180 Days
Rejection Criteria Grossly hemolyzed
Avail. Stat NO
Analytic Time 7 Days
Methodology Laser-Induced Fluorescence, Isotachophoresis
Reference Lab  Mayo Medical Lab

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of March 27, 2026.
Component Age Male Norm Male Critical Low Male Critical High Female Norm Female Critical High Female Critical Low Units Add'l info
Total AFP, S ALL See report.
%L3 ALL See report.
Interpretation ALL See report.