L3 AFP
AFP with AFP-L3%
EPIC Test Procedure Code: LAB3495
Performing Lab:
Referral Laboratory
Container Type:
Plain red top or serum gel tube
Specimen Type:
Serum
Preferred Volume:
0.5 mL
Minimum Volume:
0.2 mL
Specimen Processing:
If plain red top tube is used, transfer the separated serum to a plastic transport tube.
Store and Transport:
Refrigerated
Stability:
Frozen - 9 days
Refrigerated - 9 days
Room temperature - 9 days
Unacceptable Condition:
Gross icterus.
CPT Codes:
82107 - AFP With AFP-L3 Percent (EAP 30021217)
Method:
Liquid-phase Binding assay
Clinical Significance:
The AFP-L3% assay is intended to be used in the assessment of risk for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in patients with chronic liver disease.