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| Organization: | Alberta Precision Laboratories | ||||||||
| Message Alert: | PLEASE NOTE: This Test Directory is in an interim state and due to changes pertaining to the DynaLIFE transition, performing site for routing has not been updated. Please refer to Laboratory Information System for appropriate routing. | ||||||||
| Test Name/Synonym: | Second Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment (AFP) (Synonym: Maternal Serum Prenatal Screen, Second Trimester (AFP); Open Neural Tube Defects Screen; Spina Bifida) | ||||||||
| Test Includes: | This test includes AFP. | ||||||||
| Ordering Alert: | This test is performed between 15 weeks 0 days to 20 weeks 6 days gestation. For first trimester testing, refer to: First Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment | ||||||||
| LABID (Connect Care): | LAB692 | ||||||||
| Test Code: |
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| Specimen Type: | Blood | ||||||||
| Primary Container: | GOLD SST | ||||||||
| Minimum Collection Volume: | 1 mL serum | ||||||||
| Specimen Collection Requirements: | If primary tube is sent for testing, preferably collect a 6 mL GOLD SST. | ||||||||
| Test Resources: |
Please ensure all requested information is completed. | ||||||||
| Stability and Storage: | Keep refrigerated. Centrifuged specimen is stable in collection tube if received within 40 hours of collection. If greater than 40 hours, aliquot and send frozen. | ||||||||
| Processing: | Centrifuge | ||||||||
| Routine Turn Around Time: | 10 days | ||||||||
| Testing Schedule: | Monday to Friday | ||||||||
| Reference Interval: | See laboratory report | ||||||||
| Testing Area: | Biochemistry | ||||||||
| Performing Site: | Edmonton: University of Alberta Hospital | ||||||||
| Contact Comments: | 1-877-868-6848 | ||||||||
| Last Updated On: | Wednesday, April 14, 2021 | ||||||||
