| Methodology: |
Chemiluminescent Immunoassay/Electrophoresis
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
3-4 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: 2.5 mL amniotic fluid.
Transport: 2.5 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C.
Remarks: Include gestational age at time of collection on the test request form. The following information is required and must accompany the specimen in order for testing to be interpreted: 1) Patient's date of birth, 2) due date, 3) weeks of gestation, and 4) physician's name and phone number.
Stability: Ambient: 72 hours; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: 1 year
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