| Methodology: |
Spectrophotometry (Delta OD 450 nm)
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
Within 24 hours
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| Specimen Required: |
Patient Prep: Amniocentesis.
Collect: 3 mL amniotic fluid.
Storage/Transport Temperature: 3 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 2 mL)
Remarks: Protect from light during collection, storage, and shipment.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): If specimen is protected from light: Ambient: 2 days; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
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