91376 AFP, Amniotic w/Reflex to Acetylcholinesterase

Specimen:
	Collect:	Amniotic Fluid Also Acceptable One 4 mL Lavender (EDTA) One Timed Urine Container
	Submit:	3 mL Amniotic Fluid. Submit Refrigerated.
	Special Handling:	Patient Prep: Amniocentesis Include gestational information at time of collection: age, EDD, and weeks gestation Elevated AFP reflexes to Acetylcholinesterase, performed at additional charge.
	Rejection Criteria:	Specimens contaminated with fetal blood
	Stability:	Ambient: 3 Day(s); Refrigerated: 1 Week(s); Frozen: 12 Month(s); Incubated: Unacceptable
Methodology:		Chemiluminescent Immunoassay; Electrophoresis
Performed:		Sun-Sat
Reported:		4-5 Day(s) If reflexed, Acetylcholinesterase results are reported 7-10 days after completion of the AFP.