CSF Tumour Markers (AFP & HCG)
Alias: AFP, HCG
Discipline: Clinical Chemistry
Test information: CSF AFP and HCG are used in the diagnosis and follow up of Pineal tumours.
- Specimen Type(s)
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- Cerebrospinal fluid;
- Other Acceptable Specimen Type(s)
- N/A
- Specimen Container - Adult
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- Plain Universal;
- Specimen Container - Paediatric
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- Plain Universal;
- Analytes
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- N/A;
- Part of a test profile?
- No
- Volume (min) of sample to be sent to laboratory
- 0.5ml
- Patient Preparation, Sample Handling and Transport
- N/A
- Maximum add on time
- N/A
- Units and Reference Ranges / Interpretation
- Please see the report.
- UKAS number
- 8673
- UKAS accredited test?
- Yes
- Comments
- N/A
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Last updated: 24-05-2023