Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Maternal Serum for Open SpinaBifida
Test Code: 010801
Performing Lab: LabCorp
CPT Code: 82105 001
Synonym
AFP, Maternal Serum; Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP), Maternal Serum for Open Spina Bifida; Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein; msAFP
Specimen Type
Serum
Specimen Container
Gel-barrier tube
Volume
3 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Handling
Collect in serum separator tube with gel barrier. Allow blood to clot, avoiding hemolysis. Separate serum from cells by centrifugation. Transport spun tube to testing laboratory. Pour off is not advised. Maternal serum specimens must be drawn prior to amniocentesis to avoid contamination with fetal blood.
Unacceptable Conditions
Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen type
Temperature
Room temperature
Methodology
Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Stability
Room Temperature: 7 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
Refrigerated: 14 days
Frozen: 14 days
| Result Code | Result Name | LOINC |
|---|---|---|
| 017004 | Results | 31993-9 |
| 017998 | Test Results: | 41274-2 |
| 017961 | Gest. Age on Collection Date | 18185-9 |
| 017963 | Gestat. Age Based On | 21299-3 |
| 017991 | Maternal Age At EDD | 43993-5 |
| 017992 | Race | 21484-1 |
| 017993 | Weight | 29463-7 |
| 017994 | Insulin Dep Diabetes | 44877-9 |
| 017995 | Multiple Gestation | 45371-2 |
| 017964 | AFP Value | 1834-1 |
| 017965 | AFP MoM | 20450-3 |
| 017997 | OSBR Risk 1 IN | 48803-1 |
| 018006 | Interpretation | 49246-2 |
| 018013 | Comment: | 8251-1 |
| 018010 | Tracking | 8262-8 |
| 511933 | 11502-2 |
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