Alpha Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid with Reflex to Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin
| Abbrev Code: | AFPACE | ||
| Order Code: | LAB6894 | Order Name: | Amniotic Reflex to Acetylchol |
| Synonyms: | AFP, Amniotic Fluid | ||
| Methodology: | Chemiluminescence/Electrophoresis | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82106 x1, 82013 x1, 83033 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported within 3-4 days, 3-11 days if reflex testing is required. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Include gestational age at time of collection or estimated due date on the test request form. See Associated Links. | ||
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Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Amniotic Fluid |
| Optimal Volume: | 2.5 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 1.5 mL |
| Container: | Plastic leakproof container, sterile |
| Causes for Rejection: | Specimens contaminated with fetal blood |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: | Store at room temperature. If ordered with CSNPMF (Cytogenomic SNP Microarray Fetal), a single tube can be sent to ARUP for testing of both tests. If ordered alone, send AFP to Cytogenetics for processing prior to sending to ARUP. |
| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. Protect from extreme temperatures. |
| Stability: | 1 month at room temperature; 3 months refrigerated or frozen |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 3000142 |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | By report. |
| Use: | Elevated AFAFP levels are associated with open fetal defects such as spina bifida, anencephaly, gastroschisis and omphalocele. |
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