Abbreviation: AFPQ
Specimen Type: Serum
Storage Temperature: Refrigerate
Tubes / Containers: SST
Instrument / Location: ARUP via RPS
Host Code: YAFPQ
LOINC: 23883-2, 1834-1, 49092-0, 41274-2, 2250-9
Volume: 3.0 mL
Minimum Volume: 1.0 mL
Tab Assignment: RPS Sendouts
Additional Information: Specimen must be drawn between 14 weeks, 0 days and 24 weeks, 6 days. This test is used to screen for fetal risk of Down syndrome (trisomy 21), trisomy 18, and Open Neural Tube Defect (ONTD, spina bifida).