% Phosphatidylglycerol PTG
| Method(s) | Thin Layer Chromatography |
|---|---|
| Specimen Required | |
| Collect | Amniotic Fluid |
| Schedule | Mon-Fri |
| Billing Code | 5011080 |
| CPTCode | 84081 |
| Notes | If the sample is kept at room temperature, phosphodiesterase activity will decrease phosphatidylglycerol concentrations. For same day results, specimen must be received before 12:00 p.m. Fluids must be in the laboratory before 4:00 p.m. for next day results. A patient history form (Requisition for Perinatal Center Lab; see link above) must be completed. Test should be ordered in conjunction with L/S Ratio. |
| Reference Interval | |
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PG% Mature Greater than 1.0% |
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