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General
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Clinical Use:
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AFP is a tumour marker used to screen for and monitor therapy of primary hepatocellular carcinoma and testicular cancers. |
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Availability:
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Samples are tested routinely during the testing laboratory's hours of operation. |
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Aliases/Synonyms:
| AFP, |
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Code:
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AFP |
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Handling Instructions (to laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
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Hyperlink:
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Reference Interval:
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Adults & Children (over 9 months) < 11
0-14 days : <80 000 kU/L
15-28 days: <7500 kU/L
29-60 days: <750 kU/L
61-90 days: <220 kU/L
91-120 days: <160 kU/L
121-150 days: <70 kU/L
151-180 days: <30 kU/L
181-270 days: <20 kU/L
= 9 months: <11 kU/L
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Collection Requirements
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Container:
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Serum Sep. Tube-SST (GOLD), |
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Sample Type:
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See container |
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Minimum Collection Volume:
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500uL |
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Collection Instructions:
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Processing Requirements
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Alternate Containers:
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Lithium Heparin-PST (GREEN) |
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Processing Instructions:
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Centrifuge sample as soon as possible. |
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Minimum Assay Volume:
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200uL |
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Stability:
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7 days chilled |
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Transport Instructions (to testing laboratory):
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Send sample chilled. |
Testing Locations
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Performed at:
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Section
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Department
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Contact Phone
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| Core |
Biochemistry |
Fiona Stanley Hospital |
6152 8140 |
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Biochemistry |
QEII Medical Centre |
6383 4093 |
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Last Updated : 01-10-2020 09:48 |