Test directory: Acetylcholinesterase, Amnio

Ordering Code3922
Test NameAcetylcholinesterase, Amnio
AliasACHE
Preferred SpecimenAmniotic Fluid
Preferred ContainerSterile Container
Optimum Volume5 mL
Collection InstructionsDiscard first 2 cc of amniotic fluid. Indicate on the requisition the "gestational age", collection date, clinical indications, patient age and gender
Include if noted the AFP and MoM results.
Transport RequirementsOahu: Ambient
Airline: Ambient
Specimen StabilityAmbient: 3 Days
Refrigerated: Not Stable
Rejection CriteriaFrozen
Avail. StatNO
Analytic Time10 Days
MethodologyImmunochemiluminometric assay (ICMA), Acrylamide gel electrophoresis, Isoelectric focusing
Reference Lab Esoterix Genetic Laboratories, LLC

Reference range(s)

The reference ranges listed below are valid on this date of November 21, 2024.
ComponentAgeMale NormMale Critical LowMale Critical HighFemale NormFemale Critical HighFemale Critical LowUnitsAdd'l info
Acetylcholinesterase, AmnioALLSee report.
Weeks of GestationALLSee report.