Acetylcholinesterase (NY)

Test Code

10230

CPT Codes
82664<br>This test code is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, use test code 4929.

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container, unpreserved

Minimum Volume

0.5 mL

Instructions

Collect in sterile transport tube. Indicate gestational age, collection date, clinical indication, and the AFP and MoM results if available, on the request form.

Note: This test is automatically performed on all Alpha-Fetoprotein amniotic fluids when the MoM is greater than 1.99.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 4 months
Frozen: 3 years

Methodology
Gel Electrophoresis

FDA Status
This test was developed and its analytical performance characteristics have been determined by Quest Diagnostics. It has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This assay has been validated pursuant to the CLIA regulations and is used for clinical purposes.

Setup Schedule

Monday, Wednesday, Friday Morning Report available: 3 Days

Reference Range

Negative

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.