Fetal Lung Maturity Ratio (FLM)
Order Name
FLM RATIO
Test Number: 2007425
Revision Date 08/15/2012
Test Number: 2007425
Revision Date 08/15/2012
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Amniotic Fluid Appearance
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Fetal Lung Maturity
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Fluorescence Polarization Immunoassay |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 2 mL (1.0) | Amniotic Fluid | Sterile Screwtop Container | Frozen |
| Instructions | Visibly icteric samples should not be used as bilirubin may interfere. Sent to reference lab. Specimen stability: Refrigerated 2 days. Frozen 2 months. | |||
| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
|---|---|
| Expected TAT | 1-2 days |
| Clinical Use | Used to predict fetal lung maturity. |
| CPT Code(s) | 83663 |
| Service Provided By |  |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |