Test Code SI2 Maternal Serum Integrated Screen Part 2
Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1882
Epic Description: MATERNAL SERUM INTEGRATED SCREEN PART 2
Synonym
AFP, hCG, UE3, Inhibin A
Collection Limitations
Patient weight is REQUIRED. Prenatal Screening information required at Order Entry. Please
send completed Prenatal Screen Information sheet with each specimen if unable to transmit
required responses. This information can be entered in EPIC or a completed history form must accompany the specimen to laboratory. Specimen should be collected between 15w,0d to 22w,6d. This test includes measurement of AFP, HCG, uE3, Inhibin A, and PAPP-A.
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
---|---|---|---|
Preferred |
Gold, Clot Activator with inert gel |
5.0 mL | 4.0 mL |
Alternate | Red, No Anticoagulant, No gel | 6.0 mL | 4.0 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Centrifuge specimen and separate serum from cells within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Freeze immediately. Transport frozen on dry ice. Also stable refrigerated for 7 days.
Aliquot Requirements
Serum
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.6 mL
Performing Lab
Sendout Lab
Reference Lab: Warde Laboratories, Referral code: INTG2 (Interface code: 3000354)
https://wardelab.com/test/serum-integrated-screen-part-2-no-nt/
Assay Frequency
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Routine Turnaround Time
2-3 days, excluding weekends and holidays.
CSR Storage Requirements
Centrifuge specimen and separate from cells within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot serum into plastic vial. Freeze specimen.
CPT Code Information
81511 (or 82105, 82677, 84702, 86336)
Patient Preparation
Sample should be collected between 15 weeks 0 days and 22 weeks 6 days gestation.