Fetal Lung Maturity

Message
Specimens moderately contaminated with blood, meconium or vaginal secretions have not been shown to affect performance.


Test Code
FLMPG


Preferred Specimen
0.01 mL Amniotic Fluid


Instructions
"2.0 ml amnionic fluid, 1.0 minimum volume accepted Deliver to lab STAT at room temp.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"


Transport Container
XST, Sterile Container


Transport Temperature
Room Temp


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Room Temp - 4 hrs Refrigerated - 8 hrs


Methodology
AmnioStat®-FLM-PG

Clinical Significance
"Expected Value(s):
Positive"




The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.