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EPIC ORDER CODE LAB1043 Lamellar Body Count in Amniotic Fluid

Additional Codes

SQ: LBCT

Performing Laboratory

UnityPoint Health Peoria Methodist

Reporting Name

Kappa / Lambda Light Chains, Urine, 24 hour

Method Name

Hematologic Cell Counter

 

Specimen Required

Amniotic fluid (amniocentesis fluid preferred) in sterile container with secured lid.  Do not centrifuge.

 

Specimen Stability Information

Refrigerated: 4 days

 

 

Storage/Transport Information

3 mL amniotic fluid (0.5 mL minimum). Deliver immediately.  If delivery must be delayed: refrigerate and transport at 2-8o C.

Reference Ranges

Immature: 0-15 K/uL Borderline: 16-50 K/uL Mature: > 50 K/uL

 

Performed

Sunday - Saturday