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Test Code Maternal Serum Alpha-Fetoprotein (MSAFP) MSAFP

Important Note

Risk assessment for fetal open neural tube defects.

Department

Integrated Genetics (Genzyme)

Specimen Type

Blood

Method

Immunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA)

Container

Serum separator tube (SST)

Red-top tube

Standard Volume

6 mL

Minimum Volume

4 mL

Pediatric Volume

n/a

Ship Temperature

Refrigerate

Stability Refrigerated

n/a

Stability Room Temp

Refer to Integrated Genetics website.

Stability Frozen

n/a

CPT Codes

82105