Test ID: LBCR
Lamellar Body Count Reflex, Amniotic Fluid
Secondary ID 
A test code used for billing and in test definitions created prior to November 2011
NY State Approved Indicates the status of NY State approval and if the test is orderable for NY State clients.
Useful For Suggests clinical disorders or settings where the test may be helpful
Predicting fetal lung maturity and assessing the risk of developing neonatal respiratory distress syndrome, when performed during 32 to 39 weeks gestation
Useful in cases in which lamellar body count results are indeterminate
Profile Information A profile is a group of laboratory tests that are ordered and performed together under a single Mayo Test ID. Profile information lists the test performed, inclusive of the test fee, when a profile is ordered and includes reporting names and individual availability.
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| LBC | Lamellar Body Count, AF | Yes | Yes |
Reflex Tests Lists test(s) that may or may not be performed, at an additional charge, depending on the result and interpretation of the initial test(s)
| Test ID | Reporting Name | Available Separately | Always Performed |
|---|---|---|---|
| FLP | Fetal Lung Profile, AF | Yes | No |
Testing Algorithm Delineates situation(s) when tests are added to the initial order. This includes reflex and additional tests.
If lamellar body count is indeterminate (between 15,000-50,000/mcL), then FLP/8929 Fetal Lung Profile, Amniotic Fluid (includes lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio and phosphatidylglycerol) is performed, at an additional charge, to aid in the risk assessment for respiratory distress syndrome.
Method Name A short description of the method used to perform the test
LBC/60450: Sysmex XE5000, Platelet Count by Impedance Method
FLP/8929: Thin-Layer Chromatography (TLC) with Quantitation by Densitometry
Includes lecithin/sphingomyelin ratio (L/S) and phosphatidylglycerol (PG), semiquantitative on amniotic fluid.
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