76478-7
LaboratoryAcetylcholinesterase panel - Amniotic fluid
Definition
Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase (AChE) detection panel to aid in diagnosing fetal open neural tube and ventral wall defects that develop in the early embryonic period. Fetal hemoglobin reflex testing is performed to rule out false positive AChE levels that may have been caused by specimen contamination with fetal blood. The patient's gestational age must be at least 13 weeks for accurate AChE detection, with the optimal gestational age ranging between 14 to 18 weeks.
LOINC 6-Axis Classification
Component
Acetylcholinesterase panel
Property
-
Time Aspect
Pt
System
Amnio fld
Scale Type
-
Method Type
N/A
Details
Class
PANEL.CHEM
Order/Observation
Order
Short Name
AChE Pnl Amn
Display Name
Acetylcholinesterase panel (Amn fld)
Related Names
Frequently Asked Questions
What is LOINC code 76478-7?
LOINC code 76478-7 identifies "Acetylcholinesterase panel - Amniotic fluid". Amniotic fluid acetylcholinesterase (AChE) detection panel to aid in diagnosing fetal open neural tube and ventral wall defects that develop in the early embryonic period. Fetal hemoglobin reflex testing is performed to rule out false positive AChE levels that may have been caused by specimen contamination with fetal blood. The patient's gestational age must be at least 13 weeks for accurate AChE detection, with the optimal gestational age ranging between 14 to 18 weeks.
What does 76478-7 measure?
This code measures Acetylcholinesterase panel in Amnio fld. It belongs to the PANEL.CHEM class in the LOINC classification.
What is LOINC?
LOINC (Logical Observation Identifiers Names and Codes) is a universal standard for identifying laboratory and clinical observations. It is maintained by the Regenstrief Institute and used worldwide for health data exchange.