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Test Code AFPTU ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN TUMOR MARKER

Additional Codes

Software Test Code
Label text AFPTU
EPIC LAB20343

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

Aiding in the management of patients with germ cell tumors.

 

The measured AFP value of a patient’s sample can vary depending on the testing procedure used. AFP values determined on patient samples from different manufacturers cannot be directly compared with one another and could be the cause of erroneous medical interpretations.  

Method Name

Electrochemiluminescent Immunoassay (ECLIA) via Roche Diagnostics Instrumentation

Reference Values

0.0 – 8.3 ng/mL

 

Results cannot be interpreted as absolute evidence of the presence or absence of malignant 
disease. Test is not interpretable in pregnant females.

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Specimen Type

Serum

Preferred Container

Serum Separator Tube (SST)

Preferred Volume

Serum: 1 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Minimum Volume

Serum: 0.5 mL (Serum Separator Tube (SST))

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. Spin specimen, separate from clot and send refrigerated.

2. Sample should not be collected on patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/day) until at least 8 hours after the last biotin administration

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Serum

Frozen: 30 Days

Refrigerated: 7 Days

Room Temp: 5 Days

Must be spun/separated within: 2 Hours

Add On Capable

Yes

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

This test, when ordered on Medicare patients, is subject to the National Coverage Determination (NCD) policies. Please verify that the diagnosis code (ICD code) you have chosen demonstrates medical necessity for the test as documented in the physician’s patient record. The CMS web site is available to assist you with this verification. A properly executed Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) must be submitted with the specimen if medical necessity is not demonstrated by the ICD code chosen.

CPT Code Information

CPT Code

CPT Description

CPT Disclaimer
82105 Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Serum  

Keywords

Maternal

Maternal AFP

AFPTM

LOINC Code Information

53962-7