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Test Code AFPBF Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Peritoneal Fluid

Performing Laboratory

Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester

Reporting Name

AFP, Peritoneal Fluid

Useful For

An adjunct to cytology to differentiate between malignancy-related ascites and benign causes of ascites formation


Specimen Required


Container/Tube: Plain, plastic, screw-top tube

Specimen Volume: 2 mL


Specimen Minimum Volume

0.5 mL (Samples <0.5 mL may be rejected)

Specimen Type

Peritoneal

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type Temperature Time Special Container
Peritoneal Frozen (preferred) 90 days
  Ambient  7 days
  Refrigerated  7 days

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Saturday

Reference Values

An interpretive report will be provided.

Test Classification

This test has been modified from the manufacturer's instructions. Its performance characteristics were determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration.

Method Name

Immunoenzymatic Assay

CPT Code Information

86316

LOINC Code Information

Test ID Test Order Name Order LOINC Value
AFPPT AFP, Peritoneal Fluid 49761-0

 

Result ID Test Result Name Result LOINC Value
AFPPN AFP, Peritoneal Fluid 49761-0
SITEF Site 39111-0

Report Available

1 to 3 days

Forms

If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send an Oncology Test Request (T729) with the specimen.