45280:LECITHIN/SPHINGOMYYELIN RATIO & PHOSPHATIDYL GLYCEROL (PG)

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45280:LECITHIN/SPHINGOMYYELIN RATIO & PHOSPHATIDYL GLYCEROL (PG)
Alias Names: Added L/S-PG
Methodology: Thin Layer Chromatography
Edit Date: 2/9/2009
Performed: Daily
Released: 3.5 hours
CPT Code: 836610 / 084081
Specimen Collection Details
Collection: Amniotic fluid.
Handling: Centrifuge for 3 minutes at 1700 rpm (lower than routine off spun specimen) and label container “spun”. Foil wrap to protect from light. Refrigerate.

Include additional clinical information: gestation in weeks, if patient is diabetic, source, if not amniotic fluid (e.g., vaginal pool).

Standard Volume: 5 mL amniotic fluid
Minimum Volume: 3.5 amniotic fluid
Transport: Refrigerated.
Rejection Criteria: Mucoid specimen too viscous to pipette.

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