A mother is going to have alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) testing done, using the amniotic fluid. What is the correct CPT code for this specific test?

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82106 is the correct code for AFP test using amniotic fluid.
Codes 82103 and 82104 are both incorrect because these codes are for alpha-1-antitrypsin tests. Code 82105 is incorrect because this code is for AFP using serum instead of amniotic fluid.

A Mother Is Going to Have Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Testing Done