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Acetylcholinesterase - Amniotic Fluid

Source Amniotic fluid
Mnemonic MISCREFNON

Misc Ref Non-Blood Test Name Prompt: ACHE
Specimen Requirements See Body Fluid Collection Guidelines

Minimum 0.5 mL amniotic fluid
Specimen Handling
Additional Information

Send specimen in a separate bag with a photocopy of the requisition.  Freeze specimen prior to sending to testing laboratory.

Acetylcholinesterase may be tested on amniotic fluid from pregnant patients with a high risk of a fetal neural tube defect.

 

Testing Location Winnipeg Health Sciences Centre
Testing Frequency
Alternate Name(s) ACHE
Reference Interval