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AFP AMNIOTIC FLUID
Test code:
 AMNAFP
Specimen type:
 Amniotic fluid
Tube type / collection container:
Specimen collection notes:
 None.
What to submit:
0.5 mL of amniotic fluid; minimum 0.2 mL
Patient preparation:
 None.
 
Specimen Processing Instructions:
None.
Transport temperature:
 Refrigerated (preferred). Room temperature or frozen specimen also acceptable.
Specimen stability:
 Room Temperature: 3 weeks. Refrigerated: 3 weeks. Frozen: 1 year.
Rejection criteria:
 Stability limits exceeded.
 
Reference range:
 Interpretive comment.
Alert limits:
 Not applicable.
Additional information:
 None.
CPT code(s):
 82106
Note: The billing party has sole responsibility for CPT coding.  Any questions regarding coding should be directed to the payer being billed.  The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only.
When performed:
 Monday-Friday afternoons
Test includes:
 Alpha-fetoprotein, amniotic fluid.
Methodology:
Microparticle Enzyme Immunoassay (MEIA)
Synonyms:
Alpha-fetoprotein, amniotic fluid