Amniotic fluid received in the central processing area should be:
1. protected from light for bilirubin analysis.
2. delivered immediately to cytogenetics.
3. measured and an aliquot sent to hematology.
4. frozen for shipment to a reference laboratory.

Question

Amniotic fluid received in the central processing area should be: 
1. protected from light for bilirubin analysis.
2. delivered immediately to cytogenetics.
3. measured and an aliquot sent to hematology.
4. frozen for shipment to a reference laboratory.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Amniotic fluid for bilirubin analysis needs to be protected from light to prevent degradation of bilirubin. Additionally, samples for cytogenetic analysis should be delivered immediately to the cytogenetics lab to maintain cell viability for accurate chromosome analysis.

Amniotic Fluid Received in the Central Processing Area Should Be