LAMELLAR BODIES - amniotic fluid

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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, Bowie LJ et al. Obstet Gynecol 1995; 86: 235-239.

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