Ovulation Peak Flow Meters Pregnancy Test Stethoscope Thermometer Urinary Infection Alpha-Fetoprotein General Information Material studied Blood. Reliability of test results Good. Patient time for test 3-5 minutes. Before the test Purpose of test Detects possibility of fetal neural-tube defects, such as spina bifida or anencephaly, and other congenital abnormalities.
Helps estimate fetal age.
Helps diagnose fetal death before birth, if condition is suspected. Commercial laboratory, hospital, doctor's office. Lab technician, nurse, doctor. Request another sample to be collected to ensure accuracy. No changes necessary.