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HelpOrder Code MISMA - GOKEY LBC Lamellar Body Count, Amniotic Fluid
Additional Codes
Mayo Test ID: LBC
Reporting Name
Lamellar Body Count, AFUseful For
Predicting fetal lung maturity and assessing the risk of developing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, when performed during 32 to 39 weeks gestation
Specimen Type
Amniotic FldSpecimen Required
Container/Tube: Amniotic fluid container or plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 2 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. Do not centrifuge
2. Amniotic specimens must be blood and meconium free.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.75 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Amniotic Fld | Refrigerated (preferred) | 28 days |
| Ambient | 7 days |
Reject Due To
|
Hemolysis |
Mild reject; Gross reject |
|
Lipemia |
NA |
|
Icterus |
NA |
|
Other |
Centrifuged specimen. Presence of blood or meconium |
Reference Values
Immature: <15,000/mcL
Indeterminate: 15,000-50,000/mcL
Mature: >50,000/mcL
Cutoffs are based on consensus protocol (Neerhof M, Dohnal JC, Ashwood ER, et al: Lamellar body counts: a consensus on protocol. Obstet Gynecol 2001;97:318-320)
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Day(s) and Time(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Method Name
Sysmex XN-9000, Platelet Count by Impedance Method
Test Classification
This test was developed and its performance characteristics determined by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements. This test has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.CPT Code Information
83664
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LBC | Lamellar Body Count, AF | 19114-8 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| LBCC | Lamellar Body Count | 19114-8 |
| LBCI | Interpretation | 59462-2 |