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Alpha-Fetoprotein, Fluid

Test ID: AFPS FL

Test

Aliases/Synonyms

AFP; Alpha fetoprotein; Alphafetoprotein

Method

Electro Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Report Includes

α-Fetoprotein

Specimens

Fluid

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

26-Sep-2022

Specimen

Specimens

Fluid

Sample Volume

1 mL

Collection & Handling

Handling Information

Store and send cold or frozen.

Additional Information

Provide source of fluid.

Stability

Refrigerated 7 days
Frozen 3 months

Test Version

26-Sep-2022

Performance / Interpretation

Method

Electro Chemiluminescent Immunoassay

Turnaround Time

5 days

Results

Name Units Reference Range Conversion Factor
α-Fetoprotein µg/L
  • Not available for fluid.
ng/mL x 1.00

Test Location

Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5

Test Version

26-Sep-2022

Interface / Setup

HL7 Interface Codes

Order Code Result Codes Units
AFPS FL 7122AFP, FLUID ug/mL

Test Version

26-Sep-2022