ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080275: Phosphatidylglycerol |
| Test Mnemonic: PG | |
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Methodology: Immune Agglutination
Performed: Sun-Sat Reported: Within 24 hours |
| Specimen Required: | |
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Collect: Amniotic fluid. Amniocentesis fluid preferred. Do not centrifuge.
Transport: 1 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.5 mL) If transport is longer than four hours, send frozen. Remarks: Freeze immediately. Unacceptable Conditions: Ambient samples. Stability: Ambient: 1 hour; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 1 week |
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Mature fetal lung: Positive and Weak Positive Immature fetal lung: Negative |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 84081 |