ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080427: Alpha Fetoprotein (Amniotic Fluid) with Reflex to Acetylcholinesterase |
![[ image for: Alpha Fetoprotein Test Request Form Recommended]](icon_9.jpg){kind=icon} | Alpha Fetoprotein Test Request Form Recommended |
| Test Mnemonic: AFP AF | |
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Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Electrophoresis
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: 3-4 days |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: 2.5 mL amniotic fluid.
Transport: 2.5 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. Remarks: Include gestational age at time of collection on the test request form. The following information is required and must accompany the specimen in order for testing to be interpreted: 1) Patient's date of birth, 2) due date, 3) weeks of gestation, and 4) physician's name and phone number. Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year |
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| Note: | |
| Information must include weeks of gestation. If the AFP (amniotic fluid) is elevated, then acetylcholinesterase will be added. |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 82106 AFP; if reflexed, add 82013 Acetylcholinesterase |