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Additional Codes
Epic EAP: LAB1880
Epic Description: MATERNAL SEQUENTIAL SCREEN PART 2
Synonym
AFP, hCG, UE3, Inhibin A
Sequential Screen Part II
Collection Limitations
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 should be entered into EPIC, otherwise call Sendout lab for forms.
Patient weight is Required.
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 from cells within 2 hours of collection. Aliquot serum into plastic vial.
Freeze specimen. 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: SEQ2 (Interface code 3000358)
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)