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84081 Assay phosphatidylglycerol

Pathology & Lab

Also known as: phosphatidylglycerol assay, PG assay, fetal lung maturity

Quantitative assay of phosphatidylglycerol, a phospholipid typically measured in amniotic fluid to assess fetal lung maturity and development.

Clinical Context

Used during pregnancy to assess fetal lung maturity and reduce risk of respiratory distress syndrome in newborns, particularly in high-risk pregnancies requiring early delivery.

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Specialties

ObstetricsPathologyPerinatology

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