AFP-TETRA/QUAD Maternal screen Ref Lab
Alternate Names
Alpha Fetoprotein, 017319 LC, AFP Tetra Maternal, neural tube
SoftLab Order Code
AFPLC
Epic Order Name
AFP TETRA MATERNAL, NEURAL TUBE, REF LAB LC 017319
Epic Order ID
LAB692
Laboratory
Reference lab
Sample Type
Serum
Collection Container
SST -(Gold Top Serum Separator Tube) and Required patient information form
NOTE: Testing cannot be performed on an RST (Orange Rapid Serum Tube)
Alternative Collection Container
Red/Black Speckled top (Serum Tube)
Collecting Volume
10.0 ml
Minimum Collecting Volume
6.0 ml
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Orange Top Tube (RST); Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis; improper specimen type