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2006848
Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
ACETYL AF
Ordering Recommendation
Use following an abnormal amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein (AFP) result to evaluate possibility of a fetal open neural tube defect.
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York state approved.
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
Methodology
Qualitative Gel Electrophoresis / Qualitative Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed
Mon, Wed
Reported
3-11 days
Reference Interval
| Test Number |
Components |
Reference Interval |
|---|---|---|
| Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid | Negative | |
| Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid | Negative |
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
Compliance Category
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
N/A
CPT Codes
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 |
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Aliases
- Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid AFP
- Acetylcholinesterase, AF
- Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid
- AChE-AF
- Amniotic Fluid, Acetylcholinesterase
- Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
