Test Code FLM FETAL LUNG MATURITY
Specimen Type
Amniotic fluid container (Must be plastic vial, with plastic cap)
Specimen Collection
Fresh unfiltered amniotic fluid collected by amniocentesis
Specimen Processing
Do not centrifuge
Specimen Volume
2 ml
0.5 Minimun
Specimen Stability
8 hours room temp
24 hours refrigerated
Special Instructions
Vaginal Pool collections are not acceptable
Performing Laboratory
Great Plains Health