Days Set Up
Thursday
Analytic Time

8 - 15 days

MiChart Code
Acetylcholinesterase, Amniotic Fluid
Soft Order Code
ACHE

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Synonyms

AChE-AF
ACHE
ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE

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Test Overview

Test Methodology

Polyacrylamide Electrophoresis

Test Usage

The presence of AChE in amniotic fluid is positive for a neural tube defect (open tube defects, and to a lesser degree, ventral wall defects) if fetal contamination can be ruled out.

Reference Range

Negative

* Reference ranges may change over time. Please refer to the original patient report when evaluating results.

Specimen Requirements

Collection Offsite

Submit 1 ml of uncentrifuged amniotic fluid. Refrigerate. A specimen from the 16-18 week gestational period of pregnancy is preferred; from the 14-21 week is acceptable. GESTATIONAL AGE IS REQUIRED ON THE REQUISITION FOR PROCESSING.

Normal Volume
1 mL amniotic fluid
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL amniotic fluid

Billing Information

CPT Code
82013
Pro Fee Code
 
LOINC
 

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