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Alpha Fetoprotein Maternal Serum (WIH)

eDH Procedure Code

LAB692 Alpha Fetoprotein, Maternal

Order Questions

LAB692 Alpha Fetoprotein, Maternal
  • Has the patient had an ultrasound?
  • Patient weight (in lbs)
  • Race
  • Is this patient an insulin-dependent diabetic (insulin treatment began before pregnancy)?
  • Has the patient ever been pregnant with a baby that had spina bifida or anencephaly?
  • Does the patient smoke cigarettes?

Collection Information

Second trimester draw (15-22 weeks ga)

Specimen Information

Specimen Type Specimen Source Acceptable Containers Minimum Test Volume (mL)
Blood Blood, Venous Gold-A 5.0

Shipping and Handling

Processing Instructions: Spin, separate.

Transport Temperature: Ambient
Transport Instructions: N/A

Specimen Stability Unprocessed
Unprocessed: N/A
Specimen Stability Post Processing
Ambient: N/A
Refrigerate: N/A
Frozen: N/A

Test Components

Component LOINC Code
AFP MATERNAL SERUM (WIH) 48802-3

CPT Code(s)

82105

Performing Lab Section

Sendouts

Performing Lab(s)

REF LAB WOMEN AND INFANTS HOSPITAL