| Methodology: |
Qualitative Gel Electrophoresis/Radial Immunodiffusion
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| Performed: |
Varies
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| Reported: |
3-11 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Amniotic Fluid
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 2 mL amniotic fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Refrigerated.
Remarks: Include gestational age, collection date, clinical indications, and the AFP and MoM results, if available.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient; 2 weeks; Refrigerated: 4 months; Frozen: 3 years
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