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In this section
Specimen collection
High-risk result notification
Blood specimen order of draw
RCH Paediatric Blood Collection Volume Guide
Pathology request form
Clinical Analyte Unit conversion tool
Test Name
AFP (Alpha-Fetoprotein), CSF
Test Code
CSFAFP and AFP
Specimen Type
Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and Serum
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Comments
A paired serum specimen for AFP
MUST
accompany the CSF AFP request.
Assay Performed
Core Laboratory - Biochemistry
RWH
8345 2554
Assay Frequency
Monday to Friday