Suppose an Amniotic Fluid Sample Is Contaminated with Blood

question 15

Multiple Choice

Suppose an amniotic fluid sample is contaminated with blood.Which of the following steps should be taken by the laboratory to provide an accurate assessment of fetal lung maturity?

• A)Determine the lecithin-to-sphingomyelin ratio by chromatography.
• B)Determine the phosphatidylglycerol level by chromatography.
• C)Determine the surfactant-to-albumin ratio by fluorescence polarization assay.
• D)Either a or c would provide an accurate assessment of fetal lung maturity.

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