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Orderable Name AFAFP Amniotic Fluid AFP - Prenatal Request

Important Note

Must include clincial diagnosis or history on requisition in order to process the sample appropriately.

Additional Codes

Amniotic fluid samples are sent to the Cytogenetics Laboratory first.  A small aliquot of whole fluid and a larger quantity of spun fluid is sent to the Medical Screening and Special Testing Laboratory.

Specimen Type

Amniotic Fluid

Minimum Requirements

1.0-2.0mL

CPT

82106

Methodology

Immunoassay

Routine Turnaround Time

2-3 days from receipt of specimen for Amniotic Fluid AFP

7 days if AChe testing is also required

Special Handling

Please collect between 14-24 weeks of gestation