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Laboratory Information

Test Name

AFP

Synonyms

Alpha feto protein

Specimen Collection

Adult Specimen

Heparin (light green), SST(gold)

Paediatric Specimen

0.4ml Heparin (light green) or SST (gold) or plain (red)

Test Information

Department

Biochemistry

Test Availability

Mon - Sun, 24hrs

Laboratory Turnaround Time

3hr

Method

Cobas Pro - ECLIA

Unit of measurement

ug/L

Reference interval

Non pregnancy < 7 ug/L

Pregnancy Levels:
Median at 16 weeks: 36 ug/L
18 weeks: 48 ug/L
19 weeks: 55 ug/L

Babies see attached

Uncertainty of measurement

10%

Interpretation

For reference intervals in neonates click here (PDF for AFP)

Minimum Volume

0.2 ml heparin plasma or serum.

Electronic Information

Registration Code

AFP

HL7 mapping code

$AFP

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