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Fluorescence Polarization (Fetal Lung Maturity) : 0020486

Mnemonic: FPOL

Methodology:	Fluorescence Polarization
Performed:	Sun-Sat
Reported:	Within 24 hours
Specimen Required:	Patient Prep: Amniocentesis Collect: Amniotic fluid. Amniocentesis fluid preferred. Collect on ice. Do not centrifuge. Storage/Transport Temperature: 1 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 2 days; Frozen: 1 year

Reference Interval: Mature: 260 mPOL or less Transitional: 261-289 mPOL Immature: 290 mPOL or greater
Interpretive Data:	For additional information about this test, including a table that shows the relative risk of RDS based on the test result and gestational age, please refer to the Fetal Lung Maturity topic on ARUP Consult at www.arupconsult.com.
CPT Code(s):	83663
Cross References:	Fetal Lung Maturity, FPOL

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