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Procedure Name:Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF
Ulticare Name:
 
Testing Info:
Testing LocationSpecimen TypeCollection ContainerOptional ContainerPreferred VolumeMinimum Volume
ReferenceCSFCSF Tube 1 mL0.5 mL

Specimen Processing:
Spec. TypeOptimal VolumeMinimum VolumeProcessing InfoStorage InfoSample StabilityShipping InstructionsReference Lab Setup
CSF1 mL0.5 mLGrossly hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.Refrigerate Refrigerate 

L / CPT Codes:
Lab Service Code(s)/(Qty):CPT Code(s):
 (1)86316

Additional Details:
Test Availability: Tuesday - Saturday
Turnaround Time:2-3 days
Interpretive Info:The performance characteristics and reference range for this test in body fluids other than blood have not been fully established.
Notes:For use in cancer testing only.

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