Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic Fluid and Reflex to AchE and Fetal Hgb
Test Summary
Screening for open neural tube defects or other fetal abnormalities
Aliases
- N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid contaminating the fluid with blood.
Note: This test is automatically performed on all Alpha-Fetoprotein amniotic fluids when the MoM is greater than 1.99
Note: This test is automatically performed on all Alpha-Fetoprotein amniotic fluids when the MoM is greater than 1.99
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Order Code
AFPRFX
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB3338
Includes
If the AFP MoM is ≥2.0, then Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid will be performed at an additional charge (CPT code(s): 82664, 83033).
CPT Code
- 82106 - This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- use test code 17850.
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Methodology
Gel Electrophoresis • Immunoassay (IA) • Immunodiffusion (ID)
FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has determined that such clearance or approval is not necessary. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
Quest Diagnostics Nichols Institute
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
33608 Ortega Highway
San Juan Capistrano CA, 92675
Reference Range
| Multiple of the Median | ≤1.99 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
See individual assays
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
3 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile container
Minimum Volume
1.5 mL
Instructions
Avoid contaminating the fluid with blood.
Note: This test is automatically performed on all Alpha-Fetoprotein amniotic fluids when the MoM is greater than 1.99
Note: This test is automatically performed on all Alpha-Fetoprotein amniotic fluids when the MoM is greater than 1.99
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
N/A
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Specimen Stability
- Room temperature: 14 days
- Refrigerated: 21 days
- Frozen: 1 year
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
N/A
Billing
CPT Code
- 82106 - This test code is for non-New York patient testing. For New York patient testing
- use test code 17850.
Billing Code
- 700000
CPT Statement
Result Information
Methodology
Gel Electrophoresis • Immunoassay (IA) • Immunodiffusion (ID)
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
| Multiple of the Median | ≤1.99 |
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
See individual assays