AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Interpretation
Notes
**Note 1:** Physician statement of AFP (Alpha Fetoprotein) Pretreatment Interpretation can be used to code this data item when no other information is available. **Note 2:** Record the interpretation of the highest AFP test result documented in the medical record **prior to treatment**. **Note 3:** The same laboratory test should be used to record information in 3810: AFP Pretreatment Lab Value.| Code | Description |
|---|---|
| 0 | Negative/normal; within normal limits |
| 1 | Positive/elevated |
| 2 | Borderline; undetermined if positive or negative |
| 7 | Test ordered, results not in chart |
| 8 | Not applicable: Information not collected for this case (If this item is required by your standard setter, use of code 8 will result in an edit error.) |
| 9 | Not documented in medical record AFP pretreatment interpretation not assessed or unknown if assessed |