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Cerner Test Code
AFP NTDAcceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen
Gold SST or Red Top
Specimen Draw Volume
3.0 mL
Processing Instructions
Draw in a Gold SST or Red Top tube. Allow tube to clot for 30 minutes, centrifuge, and refrigerate. Submit a completed University of Iowa Hygienic Laboratory Maternal Screening Program Test Request form and submit with specimen.
Stability
Stability: Refrigerated 9 days
Performed Test Frequency
Weekdays
CPT(s)
82105
Methodology
Chemiluminescence
Performing Location
State Hygenic Lab, Iowa City, IA
Rejection Criteria
Rejection criteria: Plasma samples.