Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
2006848
Ordering Recommendation
Use following an abnormal amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein (AFP) result to evaluate possibility of a fetal open neural tube defect.
Mnemonic
ACETYL AF
Methodology
Qualitative Gel Electrophoresis/Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed
Mon, Wed
Reported
3-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
Specimen Required
- 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
Reference Interval
Acetylcholinesterase: Negative
Fetal Hemoglobin: Negative
Fetal Hemoglobin: Negative
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
Compliance Statement B: For laboratory developed tests not using a RUO kit, and for FDA approved, cleared or 510(k) exempt assays with alterations. This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. The U. S. Food and Drug Administration has not approved or cleared this test; however, FDA clearance or approval is not currently required for clinical use. The results are not intended to be used as the sole means for clinical diagnosis or patient management decisions.
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Code(s)
82013; 83033
Components
| 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 |
Aliases
- Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid AFP
- Acetylcholinesterase, AF
- Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid
- AChE-AF
- Amniotic Fluid, Acetylcholinesterase
- Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid