Test Name
CSF - Alpha Fetoprotein
LIS CodeAFPCSF
Availability24 hours a day, seven days a week
Lab Section
Chemistry
Fluid TypeCSF
Specimen Tube Type Transport
CSF collection tube
Summary Test NameSpinal Fluid - 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 StatsSee Availability
Reference ValueAccompanies Report