Test ID: ZH198
Component(s): Z6993 AFP, Serum LOINC: 1834-1, Z6994 AFP-L3%, Serum LOINC 42332-7,
CPT code: 82107
LOINC:
Specimen Type: RED or SST
Frequency:
Instructions: 1.0 mL serum from RED Frozen. SST is acceptable.
Text: Distinguishing between hepatocellular carcinoma and chronic liver disease. Monitoring individuals with hepatic cirrhosis from any etiology for progression to hepatocellular carcinoma
Surveillance for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals with a positive family history of hepatic cancer
Surveillance for development of hepatocellular carcinoma in individuals within specific ethnic and gender groups who do not have hepatic cirrhosis, but have a confirmed diagnosis of chronic infection by hepatitis B acquired early in life including:
-African males above the age of 20
-Asian males above the age of 40
-Asian females above the age of 50
Components:
Z6993 Total AFP, Serum;
Z6994 %L3;
Z6995 L3AFP Interpretation
Methodology: Isotachophoresis with Laser-Induced Fluorescence