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Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Tetra Profile
Test Code:
017319
Performing Lab: LABCORP RTP
CPT Code:
86336  84702  82105  82677   
Specimen Container Serum gel tube
Specimen Type Serum
Volume 5 mL
Minimum Volume 3 mL
Temperature Room temperature
Specimen Handling Collect in serum separator tube with gel barrier. Allow blood to clot, avoiding hemolysis. Separate serum from cells by centrifugation. Transport spun tube to testing laboratory. Pour off is not advised. Maternal serum specimens must be drawn prior to amniocentesis to avoid contamination with fetal blood.
Methodology Chemiluminescent immunoassay
Stability Room Temperature: 7 days, Refrigerated: 14 days, Frozen: 14 days
Unacceptable Conditions Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen type
Days Set-Up MON-FRI
Shift Performed 1,2
TAT From Set-Up 2 - 5 Days
Result Code Result Name LOINC
017320 Test Results: 49092-0
017368 Gest. Age on Collection Date 18185-9
017369 Gestat. Age Based On 21299-3
017370 Maternal Age At EDD 43993-5
017371 Race 21484-1
017372 Weight 29463-7
017373 Insulin Dep Diabetes 44877-9
017374 Multiple Gestation 45371-2
017375 AFP Value 1834-1
017376 AFP MoM 23811-3
017377 hCG Value 19080-1
017378 hCG MoM 32166-1
017379 uE3 Value 2250-9
017380 uE3 MoM 21264-7
017381 DIA Value 23883-2
017382 DIA MoM 36904-1
017383 OSBR Risk 1 IN 48803-1
017384 DSR (Second Trimester) 1 IN 43995-0
017385 DSR (By Age) 1 IN 49090-4
017388 Interpretation 49092-0
017391 T18 (By Age) 47223-3
017392 T18 Risk 43994-3
511933 PDF 11502-2