Alpha-fetoprotein, Plasma - Saskatoon
Discipline
Biochemistry
Overview
Alias
- fetoprotein
- Alpha fetoglobulin
- Alpha fetal protein
Specimen Information
Specimen types accepted
- Plasma
Specimen collection container
- Preferred Collection Container: Blood – Light Green (Lithium Heparin gel)
- Alternative Collection Container: Blood – Gold (gel) or Red (no gel)
Collection procedure
- Biotin therapy: No sample should be taken until 8 hours after the last biotin administration
- Transport specimen immediately to the laboratory
Required volume
- Optimal Volume: 4.5 mL Full collection tube
- Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
(Submitting the minimum volume makes it impossible to repeat the test or perform confirmatory/reflex testing. In some situations, a minimum volume may require a second collection.)
Transport and stability
- 4 hours on cells
- 7 days at 2 - 8º C
Rejection criteria
- Specimens received where the proper collection protocols were not followed
- LSM-933 Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Acceptance and Rejection Criteria
Performance
Methodology
- Electrochemiluminescence Immunoassay
Days/times performed
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Maximum laboratory time
- In Hospital reported within 2 hours
- Community urgent and inter-hospital reported within 4 hours
- Community routine reported within 24 hours
Specimen retention time
- 3 days
Last Updated: October 3, 2024