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Alpha-1 Fetoprotein, Pregnant

Source

Blood

 
Mnemonic MATAFP 
Specimen Requirements

1 x 5 mL gold top SST tube

INDICATE "Pregnant" on specimen tube.

 
Specimen Handling

Recommend collection between 15.5-16 weeks gestation (interpretation is established for 15-20 weeks).

MUST SUBMIT completed CLS maternal serum prenatal screen history form #CH3011.

 
Additional Information

 

 
Testing Location RIA 
Testing Frequency Weekdays 
Alternate Name(s)

Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP)

 
Reference Interval  


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