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Test Code AFPTUM Alpha-Fetoprotein, Tumor Marker

Specimen Requirements

Container/Tube: RED/GOLD/SST
Preferred: Serum
Acceptable: Serum
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL

SPECIMEN PROCESSING and HANDLING

Complete clot formation should take place before centrifugation. Serum should be physically separated from cells as soon as possible with a maximum limit of two hours from the time of collection.

TRANSPORT TEMPERATURE

Serum samples may be stored for up to 5 days at 2–8 °C or 4 weeks at -20 °C.

PERFORMING LAB

WKMC