Maternal Serum Screen, Alpha Fetoprotein (Only)
CPT Code(s): | 82105 |
Specimen Required: | Patient Preparation:Specimen must be drawn between 14 weeks, 0 days and 24 weeks, 6 days gestation. Collect:Serum separator tube or plain red. Specimen Preparation:Separate serum from cells ASAP or within 2 hours of collection. Transfer 1 mL serum to an RDL Standard Transport Tube. Storage/Transport Temperature:Refrigerated. Stability:After separation from cells: Ambient: 24 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year |
New York DOH Approval Status: | This test is New York DOH approved. |
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