Lamellar bodies - amniotic fluid
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| Item | Process |
|---|---|
| Specimen | 1 mL amniotic fluid. |
| Method | Count on a blood cell counter using the platelet channel. |
| Reference Interval | Consult laboratory. |
| Application | Diagnosis of a fetus at high risk of respiratory distress syndrome. |
| Interpretation | A normal lamellar body count indicates an extremely low risk of respiratory distress syndrome. A decreased count indicates an increased risk. |
| Reference | Dallence CR et al. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 86: 235-239. |