ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory
| 0080940: Lamellar Body Counts |
| Test Mnemonic: LBC | |
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#ExistMethodology>
Methodology: Automated Cell Count
*ExistMethodology> #ExistPerformed> Performed: Sun-Sat *ExistPerformed> #ExistReported> Reported: Within 24 hours *ExistReported> |
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#ExistCollect>
Collect: Amniotic fluid. Amniocentesis fluid preferred. Do not centrifuge.
*ExistCollect> #ExistTransport> Transport: 1 mL amniotic fluid at 2-8°C. (Min: 0.25 mL) *ExistTransport> #ExistConditions> Unacceptable Conditions: Vaginal pools containing mucous or grossly bloody samples. Frozen samples. *ExistConditions> #ExistStability> Stability: Ambient:1 week; Refrigerated: 1 week; Frozen: Unacceptable *ExistStability> |
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#ExistRefRange> Mature Lung: 60 K particles/µL or greater Transitional Lung: 15-59 K particles/µL Immature Lung: 0-14 K particles/µL *ExistRefRange> |
| CPT Code(s): | |
| 83664 |