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General Information
Alias: AFP; Alpha-fetoprotein, AMN
Performed: Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time: 4-5 days for AFP, 4-11 days for reflex to ACHE
CPT Codes: 82106, if reflexed add 82013 and 83033
Performed By: Referral Lab
Notes:
FORM REQUIRED
Patient History for Prenatal Cytogenetics
Clinical Utility: Evaluate possibility of a fetal open neural tube defect to Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin.
Link:
Alpha-Fetoprotein (Amniotic Fluid) with Reflex to Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin
Components
Name |
Method |
Sex |
Age Range |
Ref. Range Low |
Ref. Range High |
Units |
AFP Interpretation |
Quantitative Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Electrophoresis |
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AFP Multiple of Median |
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1.99 or Less |
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AFP Result |
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See Link |
See Link |
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AFP, Reflex ACHE |
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Negative |
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AFP, Reflex Fetal HgB |
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Negative |
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Specimen Requirements
Type |
Container |
Volume |
Units |
Collection / Delivery |
Storage / Transport |
Off Campus |
Amniotic Fluid |
15 mL Screw Top |
2.5 mL (minimum 1.5 mL) |
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Specimen must be drawn between 13 weeks, 0 days and 36 weeks, 6 days gestation. |
Room Temperature |
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