Alpha-Fetoprotein and Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid with Reflex to HbF (NY)

Test Code

91399

CPT Codes
82106, 82664<br /> <strong>This test is for New York patient testing. For non-New York patient testing, use test code 91615.</strong>

Includes

If Alpha-Fetoprotein, Amniotic fluid is Positive, then 91399-3 Fetal Hemoglobin, Amniotic is performed at an additional charge (CPT code 83033).

Preferred Specimen

2.4 mL amniotic fluid collected in a sterile leak-proof container

Minimum Volume

1.2 mL

Instructions

Avoid contaminating the fluid with blood.
Gestational age (13-24 weeks) must be provided for interpretation of results. Indicate gestational age, collection date, clinical indications and the AFP and MoM results, if available, on the test requisition.

Transport Temperature

Room temperature

Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 14 days
Refrigerated: 21 days
Frozen: 1 year

Methodology
Chemiluminescence (CL) • Gel Electrophoresis • Reflex: Radial Immunodiffusion (RID)

Setup Schedule

See individual assays

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.