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| AMNIOSTAT-FLM |
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| Alternate Names: | Amniostat PG, Rapid Slide Test for Phosphatidylglcerol (PG) |
| Performed: | Daily, 24 Hours |
| Methodology: | Immunologic Agglutination |
| Turnaround Time: | Routine: 4 hours Stat: < 1 hour |
| Container / Specimen Requirements |
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| Container / Tube: | Glass or plastic tube |
| Minimum Volume: | 0.2 ml |
| Special Handling or Timing of Specimen: | Test performed at NHRMC only. Protect from light. Transport immediately to lab |
| Preparation of Patient: | None |
| Possible Results:
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Obtained when PG is absent or present at concentrations associated with a significant risk of RDS Obtained at intermediate conditions, which appear to be indicative of a rapidly maturing fetal lung. This result must be interpreted with caution, especially in cases of diabetes mellitus where the trace presence of PG has been associated with a low risk of RDS. Obtained when PG is present at approximately 4 up/mL or greater, which is reported to be 100% predicative of fetal maturity. |
| Causes for Specimen Rejection: | Improper
labeling. Specimen not protected from light. |
| CareManager Test Group: CareManager Name/Alias: |
LAB amnio |
| Specimen Labeling: | Click here for policy |
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