Synonyms ACHE

Laboratory Specialty Laboratory

Request Form General/Fluid Requisition

Phone (212) 305-9383

Availability Mon-Fri, 8 AM - 4 PM

Turnaround Time 7 days

Special Instructions Test is performed if amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein level is elevated.

Specimen Amniotic fluid

Volume 5 mL

Minimum Volume 3 mL

Container Plastic tube

Storage Instructions Refrigerate amniotic fluid.

Reference Range Negative

Use Evaluate patients with elevated amniotic fluid alpha-fetoprotein levels

Methodology Polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis

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