| Laboratory: | Clinical Biochemistry |
| Test Name: |
ACETYLCHOLINESTERASE ELECTROPHORESIS - (Amf)
Test Code:
MISC
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| Clinical Information: |
Referred-in samples are NOT accepted.
Physician must complete the following form: http://www.mayomedicallaboratories.com/it-mmfiles/Second_Trimester_mc1235-123.pdf and send with refrigerated specimen to HSC Central Services (MS5) by 1300 Wednesday for shipping to Mayo. Gestational age at amniocentesis is required. |
| Collection Devices: |
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| Specimen Required: |
Amniotic Fluid: 1.0 mL
Minimum volume 0.3 mL Must be received at HSC, Central Services (MS5) by Wednesday at 1300. A specimen from the 14 to 18 week gestational period of pregnancy is preferred. Amniotic fluid from the 14 to 21 week gestational period is acceptable. |
| Referral: |
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| Requisition: | |
| Reference Values: |
A descriptive report will be sent.
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| Availability: |
Within 1 Week
TAT approx. 1 week from time shipped to Mayo (Thursdays)
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| More Information: |
Specimen must be shipped frozen to Mayo Medical Laboratories on Thursdays.
Do NOT centrifuge. |