Alpha-Fetoprotein (CSF)

Testing Laboratory

Auckland Te Toka Tumai | Auckland Hospital

Department

Chemical Pathology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

OAFP

Test Code (Numeric Code)

0526

Laboratory Handling

Sample Stability

5 days at 20-25°C, 14 days at 2-8°C, 6 months at -20°C

Synonyms

AFP (CSF), Fetoprotein (CSF), CSF Alpha Fetoprotein, CSF AFP

Turnaround Time

3 hours

Specimen Type

  • CSF

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred
  • CSF sterile tubes (Routine Analysis)

Last updated: 27/07/2026