Use following an abnormal amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein (AFP) result to evaluate possibility of a fetal open neural tube defect.
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Amniotic Fluid
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 2 mL amniotic fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- Ambient.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Remarks
- Include the Amniotic Fluid AFP and MoM results, if available.
- Stability
- Ambient; 2 months; Refrigerated: 4 months; Frozen: 3 years
Fetal Hemoglobin: Negative
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
2006849 | Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid | 30106-9 |
2006850 | Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid | 28067-7 |
2006853 | Acetylcholinesterase/Fetal HGB Interp | 48767-8 |
- Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid AFP
- Acetylcholinesterase, AF
- Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid
- AChE-AF
- Amniotic Fluid, Acetylcholinesterase
- Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid