Amniotic Fluid Study Delta 450
Order Name
DELTA A450
Test Number: 2002000
Revision Date 12/31/2012
Test Number: 2002000
Revision Date 12/31/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
|---|---|---|
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Amniotic Fluid Study Delta 450
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Spectrophotometry |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 5 mL (2) | Amniotic Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Refrigerated |
| Instructions | Protect from light! Wrap specimen with foil and place on ice. Deliver to lab immediately. Stability: Ambient= 2 days; Refrigerated= 1 week; Frozen= 1 year. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Testing Schedule | Mon - Fri |
| Expected TAT | 1-3 days |
| Clinical Use | The level of bilirubin in amniotic fluid is significant as an indicator of fetal erythroblastosis. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82143 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |