A red tube with no anticoagulant is typically used for an AFP test.
The recommended tube for collecting blood for HCG Quant AFP testing is a red or gold-top tube.
AFP : alpha feto protein. This is the main tumour marker used in germ cell tumours, i.e. testicular, ovarian and teratoma. AFP also is the most specific and ideal tumor marker for primary carcinoma of liver (Hepatocellular Carcinoma)
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
Elevated AFP typically indicates a primary liver tumor or a germ cell tumor of the ovary or testicle
Alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) is a substance that is measured in the maternal serum when a neural tube defect is suspected. High levels of AFP may indicate a neural tube defect in the fetus.
Abnormally high AFP may indicate that the fetus has an increased risk of a neural tube defect, the most common and severe type of disorder associated with increased AFP.
The B12 lab tube color is typically red or gold.
Test tube
The Commissioner of the AFP is Mick Keelty.
A blockage of the tube by a kidney stone, a tumor either of the tube, the bladder or the tissues outside the tube and bladder. OUCH!!
The color tube commonly used for a lab serum Vitamin D test is a red or gold-colored tube, which may contain a gel separator. It is important to consult the lab or healthcare provider for specific instructions on which tube to use for the test.