ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE, AMNIOTIC FLUID(ACHE-AF), AMNIOTIC FLUID
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
A8714 | |
MGH LIS Test No |
8714 | |
Schedule |
Wednesday | |
Testing Time |
7 Days | |
Testing Lab |
Mayo Labs | |
QORR Test Code |
A8714 | |
Type |
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Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
1.0 mL of uncentrifuged amniotic fluid. A specimen from the 16-18 week gestational period of pregnancy is preferred. Amniotic fluid from the 14-21 week gestational period is acceptable. Send specimen refrigerated (keep specimen cool with frozen coolant April-October, refrigerated coolant November-March). NOTE: 1. GESTATIONAL AGE IS REQUIRED ON REQUEST FORM FOR PROCESSING. 2. If chromosome studies are also requested, see "Chromosome Analysis, Amniotic Fluid." The specimen for AChE testing, when requested with chromosome analysis, cannot be frozen. |
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Clinical Utilities CPT Codes Reference Range
82013
Negative (reported as negative [normal] or positive
[abnormal] for inhibitable AChE)
Reference values were established in conjunction with alpha-
fetoprotein testing and include only amniotic fluids from
pregnancies between 14 and 21 weeks gestation.
Component Information
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