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Test Code
AFTL3
Test Name
Alpha Fetoprotein, Total and L3 Percent
CPT Codes
82107
Expected Turnaround Time
2 - 4 days
Clinical Utility

This assay is intended for use in the assessment of risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic liver disease.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Serum

Preferred Collection Container: Red Top, Plain

Alternate Collection Container: Gold Top, Serum Separator

Desired Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions
  1. Collect a red top, plain tube via venipuncture.
Processing and Submission Instructions
  1. Separate serum from cells.
  2. Transfer 1 mL of serum to a clear aliquot tube (screw cap).
Transport Instructions

Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

72 hours

Refrigerated

5 days

Frozen

2 years

Methodology
Liquid-Phase Binding Assay System
Reference Intervals

 See patient report.
Reference Lab
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
Testing Schedule
Routine, 2 times per week
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