MS AFP only, Open Spina Bifida Screen Ref Lab
Alternate Names
Alpha Fetoprotein, 010801 LC, AFP, Open Spina Bifida Ref Lab
SoftLab Order Code
AFPOS
Epic Order Name
AFP, SERUM, OPEN SPINA BIFIDA, REF LAB LC 010801
Epic Order ID
LAB3543
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 Specked top (Serum tube)
Collecting Volume
6.0 ml
Minimum Collecting Volume
1.0 ml
Storage or Stability
Ambient
Causes for Rejection
Orange Top Tube (RST); Gross hemolysis; gross lipemia; quantity not sufficient for analysis