ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0080427: Alpha Fetoprotein (Amniotic Fluid) with Reflex to Acetylcholinesterase

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Alpha Fetoprotein Test Request Form Recommended
  

Test Mnemonic: AFP AF
Methodology: Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Electrophoresis

Performed: Sun-Sat

Reported: 3-4 days

Specimen Required:  
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

Reference Interval:
 
Test Number Components Reference Interval
0099351Acetylcholinesterase By report
 AFP, Amniotic Fluid By report
Ranges are based upon the weeks of gestation.

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

 

 

 
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