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Alpha-Fetoprotein: Amniotic Fluid

Reflexed Test:  ACHE

Tube Type = Sterile with blue screw top

Specimen Type

Test ID   LAB663
EPIC Order   ALPHA-FETOPROTEIN, AMNIOTIC
CPT Code(s)   82106; 82013 (if needed)
Group/Individual Test   Group
Laboratory   Core Referral Testing
Tube Station   30
Specimen Routine: 2 mL Amniotic Fluid; See Comments
  Micro: 0.5 Amniotic Fluid
Availability Routine: Reference Laboratory - Mayo Clinic Laboratories
Turnaround Time   4-20 days
Reference Range   See separate report
     
Comments
  • EDD by ultrasound is required.
  • Gestational age must be between 13-2 weeks.

Reviewed by J. Carr on October 31, 2025

UNC Hospitals
McLendon Clinical Laboratories
101 Manning Drive
Chapel Hill, NC 27514