Maternal AFP

Test Name

Maternal AFP

Alternate Description

Maternal Alpha Fetoprotein

LIS Code

MSAFPP

Lab Section

Specimen Processing Area

Fluid Type

Serum

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Non Gel red Top

Container Whole Blood Required

3 ml whole blood in a Non Gel Red Top

Summary Test Name

Maternal AFP

Minimum Volume

0.2 ml serum

Specimen Preparation In House

Spin, separate and refrigerate until shipped.

Reference Value

Accompanies Report.

Additional Test Information

Patient Date of Birth, Exam Type (US/PE/LMP); Date of LMP; Weeks Gestation; Lbs Weight; Number of Fetuses; Race; Diabetic (Yes/No); History of NTD; First/Second Specimen and Estimated Date of Delivery.