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Immunoassay reagents intended to perform quantitative analyses on amniotic fluid samples obtained from pregnant women to determine the ratio of phospholipids (i.e., surfactants) to albumin. These tests are typically used to estimate fetal lung maturity and to assess the associated risk of respiratory distress syndrome if birth occurs. The predictive values are less than 40mg/g for immature lungs and more than 70mg/g for mature lungs, but values may change as pregnancy progresses.
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