- AFPTL3
Alpha Fetoprotein, Total & L3 Percent
Specimen:
Test Code
AFPTL3
Specimen Name
Alpha Fetoprotein, Total & L3 Percent
Collect
1-SST
Submit
1 mL (Min: 0.5 mL) Serum Frozen
Special Handling
Allow specimen to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection.
Rejection Criteria
Plasma
Stability
Ambient 8 hours; Refrigerated: 5 days; Frozen 3 months (avoid repeated freeze/thaw cycles)
Methodology
Quantitative Liquid Chromatography / Immunoassay
Performed
Monday/Thursday
Reported
2-7 days
CPT Codes
- 82107
Components
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Additional Information
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Common Lab Definitions
- Serum
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