Alberta Precision Laboratories

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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 (QUAD) (Synonym: Down Syndrome; Edwards Syndrome; OB; Open Neural Tube Defect; Maternal Serum Prenatal Screen, Second Trimester (QUAD); Quad Screen; Quadruple Screen; Spina Bifida; Trisomy 18; Trisomy 21; Trisomy Screen)

Test Includes:

This test includes unconjugated estriol, beta HCG, DIA, and 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

This test is not available if a first trimester prenatal risk assessment result is available for the same pregnancy.

LABID (Connect Care):

LAB560

Test Code:

CALGARY ZONE	MATSC
CENTRAL ZONE	DTH: MISC ECH: MATS
NORTH ZONE	QE II: MATS ASPEN: MATS
SOUTH ZONE	MATS

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:

Second Trimester Prenatal Risk Assessment Requisition

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:

Monday, March 21, 2022