AFP
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Alpha-Fetoprotein, Serum
Test ID: AFPTUM
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Platform
Roche Elecsys
Report Includes
α-Fetoprotein
Specimens
Serum
Clinical Utility
This assay is intended for use as a tumour marker. It is standardized against the 1st IRP WHO Reference Standard 72/225.
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Sample Volume
1 mL
Patient Preparation
Samples should not be taken from patients receiving therapy with high biotin doses (i.e. >5 mg/d) until at least 8 hours following the last biotin administration.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 7 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 3 Months |
Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Platform
Roche Elecsys
Turnaround Time
5 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| α-Fetoprotein | µg/L |
|
ng/mL x 1.00 | |
|
Results obtained with Roche Elecsys assay. Results from other manufacturers cannot be used interchangeably.
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Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
11-Jun-2025
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| AFPTUM | 2922AFP | ug/L |
Test Version
11-Jun-2025