Test Code GLU-AMNFL Glucose, Amniotic Fluid
Methodology
Hexokinase-Glucose-6-Phosphate DehydrogenasePerforming Laboratory
Aspen Valley HospitalPhysician Office Specimen Requirements
1 mL (minimum volume: 0.2 mL) of amniotic fluid in a green-top (lithium heparin) tube(s). Plain, red-top tube is also acceptable. (Lavender-top [EDTA] tube or light blue-top [sodium citrate] tube is not acceptable.) Forward promptly at ambient temperature. If there is a delay in transport of >10 hours, send specimen refrigerated.Note: Indicate specimen source on specimen container and request form.
Reference Values
0-9 mg/dL: Result indicates mature fetus.10-15 mg/dL: Result indicates equivocal fetal maturity.
≥16 mg/dL: Result indicates immature fetus.