Test Name
CSF - Alpha Fetoprotein
LIS CodeAFPCSF
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeCSF
Specimen Tube Type Transport
Sterile Non Gel Red Top
Container Whole Blood RequiredCSF collection tube
Summary Test NameCSF Alpha Fetoprotein
Specimen Preparation OutreachRefrigerate until courier pickup
Specimen Stability7 days refrigerated
Minimum Volume0.2 ml spinal fluid
Specimen TransportRefrigerate
Specimen Preparation In HouseFreeze at -20oC or colder until analysis
Stat Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Test Turnaround Time Routines And StatsRoutine 4 hours Stat 2 hours
Reference ValueNo normal range defined.