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| Source | Blood |
| Mnemonic | MATAFP |
| Specimen Requirements | 1 x 3.5 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 | Immunochemistry
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| Testing Frequency | Weekdays |
| Alternate Name(s) | Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP) |
| Reference Interval |