Lamellar Body Count
Code: 2600
Keywords/Mnemonics: FLM,FETAL LUNG,LBC,LAMELLAR BODY
Updated: 04/03/2012
| Specimen Required: | 1.0 ml Amniotic Fluid in sterile container. Ship ASAP, refrigerated. |
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| Patient Prep: | # Weeks of gestation is required for this test to be performed. |
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| Days Performed: | Sun-Sat |
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| Days Reported: | 30 min upon receipt of specimen |
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| Interference: | Blood, meconium. |
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| Rejection: | Grossly bloody or if contaminated with meconium. |
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| Methodology: | Impedence. |
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| CPT Code(s): | 83664 |
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