Test Details
Mnemonic
ACEAF
Ordering Code
3712560
CPT-4 Code(s)
82013
Specimen Information
Collect
Amniotic fluid
Specimen Preparation
Send 1.5 mL amniotic fluid at room temperature in a sterile, screw capped plastic vial. Please indicate the patient's gestational age, clinical indication, and AFP + MOM results, if available. Completed Warde Cytogentics - Prenatal Test Requisition required.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Room temperature
Stability
Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 4 months
Frozen: 3 years
Refrigerated: 4 months
Frozen: 3 years
Methodology
Gel Electrophoresis
Reference Range
Negative
Performing Laboratory
Quest Ameripath
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes