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Test Code AFP NTD Alpha Fetoprotein Neural Tube Disorder Screen

Acceptable 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

Methodology

Chemiluminescence

CPT(s)

82105

Performing Location

State Hygenic Lab, Iowa City, IA

Cerner Test Code

AFP NTD

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria: Plasma samples.

EPIC Order Code

LAB692