| Lamellar body count | |
|---|---|
| Purpose | assess fetal maturity |
The lamellar body count is a test for assessing fetal lung maturity.[1][2]
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- ^ Ghidini A, Poggi SH, Spong CY, Goodwin KM, Vink J, Pezzullo JC (April 2005). "Role of lamellar body count for the prediction of neonatal respiratory distress syndrome in non-diabetic pregnant women". Arch. Gynecol. Obstet. 271 (4): 325–8. doi:10.1007/s00404-004-0653-7. PMID 15221326. S2CID 20536867.