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HelpTest Code AFP Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP)
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Serum
Container/Tube: Gold Top (SSTII)
Volume: 5.0mL
Minimum Volume: 0.5mL
Collection Instructions: Allow specimen to clot for 30 minutes and centrifuge within 2 hours
Sample Stability
** Preferred temperatures for storage prior to and during shipping to NUH **
| Specimen Type: | Serum |
|---|---|
| Ambient: | 3 days |
| Refrigerate: | 7 days |
| Frozen: | 1 year |
Reference Interval
| Age | (ug/L) |
|---|---|
| 0 - <1mth | 0.0 - 2,000.0 |
| 1 - 5mths | 9.8 - 1,359.0 |
| 6mths - 11mths | 0.4 - 103.1 |
| 1 - 18 yrs | 0.8 - 34.8 |
| ≥19 yrs | 0.9 - 8.8 |
Days and Times Performed
24 hours, TAT 1 day
Methodology
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay
Service Code
31865
Update
Last updated 16/05/2024
Updated on Methodology.
Unacceptable Condition
| Haemolysis | NA |
|---|---|
| Icterus | NA |
| Lipaemic | NA |
| Others | NA |
Testing Laboratory
National University Hospital
Clinical Chemistry, 67724346
Useful For
Tumour marker for testicular and liver tumours