Sample type: Serum
Test name: AFP a.k.a. alpha fetoprotein, alphafetoprotein
Condition / Indication: Tumour Marker
Special precautions & notes: Please note that all tumour markers have a limited role in diagnosis
Reference range: Adults <8 kIU/L, for paediatric ranges please refer to the link below
Container: Serum (Gold top)
Alternative container: Li heparin (green top)
Ideal volume (mL): 5 mL
Referred outside NBT for analysis? No
Discipline: Clinical Biochemistry
Section: Automated Laboratory
Turnaround time: 1 day