AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), MATERNAL
| This is a useful test for Prenatal screening for Open Neural Tube defects. Measurement of maternal serum AFP is a standard tool used in obstetrical care to identify pregnancies that may have an increased risk for NTD |
Pre-test Information : The test is recommended only between 14–22 weeks of pregnancy |
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Report Delivery : Daily |
AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), MATERNAL
| Test Code | A-037 |
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| Test Description | **AFP (ALPHA FETOPROTEIN), MATERNAL |
| Clinical Category | PRENATAL DIAGNOSIS |
| Sample | 2 mL (0.5 mL min.) serum |
| Method/Technology | Chemiluminescent Immunoassay |
| Storage/Temp | |
| Reporting Time | DAILY |