Test Directory
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| AFCSF | ||||
| Test Name | ||||
| Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF | ||||
| CPT Codes | ||||
| 86316 | ||||
| Expected Turnaround Time | ||||
| 2 - 3 days | ||||
| Clinical Utility | ||||
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Elevated AFP levels have been seen not only in patients with non-seminomatous testicular cancer, but also in patients with other malignancies such as hepatocellular carcinoma, ovarian cancer, gastrointestinal cancer and pulmonary cancer. AFP is also frequently elevated in benign hepatic conditions such as acute viral hepatitis, chronic active hepatitis, and cirrhosis. |
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| Specimen and Container Info | ||||
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Specimen Type: Cerebrospinal Fluid
Collection Container: Sterile, Non-additive Container (CSF) Desired Specimen Volume: 3 mL |
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| Processing and Submission Instructions | ||||
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| Transport Instructions | ||||
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Transport to the laboratory frozen. |
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| Methodology | ||||
| Immunoassay | ||||
| Reference Intervals | ||||
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See patient report. |
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| Reference Lab | ||||
| Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute | ||||
| Testing Schedule | ||||
| Routine, 5 times per week | ||||
The American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes published by HNL Lab Medicine are guidelines and are intended for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the exclusive responsibility of the billing entity. View the Terms.
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