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Acetylcholinesterase and Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
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Ordering Recommendation
Use following an abnormal amniotic fluid alpha fetoprotein (AFP) result to evaluate possibility of a fetal open neural tube defect.
Mnemonic
Methodology
Qualitative Gel Electrophoresis/Radial Immunodiffusion
Performed
Mon, Wed
Reported
3-11 days
New York DOH Approval Status
Specimen Required
Amniotic Fluid
Transfer 2 mL amniotic fluid to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)
Ambient.
Include the Amniotic Fluid AFP and MoM results, if available.
Ambient: 2 months; Refrigerated: 4 months; Frozen: 3 years
Reference Interval
Acetylcholinesterase: Negative
Fetal Hemoglobin: Negative
Interpretive Data
Refer to report
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by ARUP Laboratories. It has not been cleared or approved by the US Food and Drug Administration. This test was performed in a CLIA certified laboratory and is intended for clinical purposes.
Laboratory Developed Test (LDT)
Note
Hotline History
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 |
Aliases
- Acetylcholinesterase Amniotic Fluid AFP
- Acetylcholinesterase, AF
- Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid
- AChE-AF
- Amniotic Fluid, Acetylcholinesterase
- Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic Fluid
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