LBC+PG, Amniotic Fluid
Test ID:
705184
CPT code:
83664, 84081
Synonyms:
Fetal Lung Maturity (FLM)
Specimen Type:
Amniotic fluid
Requested Volume:
4 mL
Minimum Volume:
1 mL
Container Type:
Sterile container, no additive
Collection:
Amniotic fluid is obtained by needle aspiration into the amniotic sac (amniocentesis). Do not centrifuge. Do not freeze. Do notvortex.
Storage Instructions:
Refrigerate specimen upon collection. Do not freeze. Do not centrifuge.
Stability Requirements:
Temperature |
Period |
---|---|
Room temperature |
3 days |
Refrigerated |
14 days |
Frozen |
Unstable |
Freeze/thaw cycles |
Unstable |
Rejection Criteria
Frozen samples; bloody (RBC value >0.02 x 106/μL) or contaminated samples; large, gelatinous object(s) that will not aspirate; vaginal pools containing mucus; centrifuged specimens; vortexed specimens; specimens containing meconium; room temperature specimen >72 hours from time of collection; refrigerated specimens >14 days from time of collection
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