Fetal Fibronectin
Order Name
FETAL FIBR
Test Number: 0101925
Revision Date 05/28/2014
Test Number: 0101925
Revision Date 05/28/2014
| Test Name | Methodology | LOINC Code |
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Fetal Fibronectin
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SPI |
| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | See Instructions | Swab | Adeza FFN Kit | Refrigerated / On Ice |
| Instructions | Transport to laboratory on ice or ice pack - keep specimen refrigerated during transport. Specimen Stability: Room temperature: 8 hours, Refrigerated: 3 Days, Frozen: Not Recommended. Use Full Term Adeza Biomedical Collection kit ONLY. (Kits available from Specimen Services. Store kits refrigerated) 1. The specimen should be obtained from the posterior fornix of the vagina during a speculum examination. The polyester tipped swab provided in the collection kit should be inserted into the vagina and lightly rotated across the posterior fornix for approximately 10 seconds to absorb the cervicalvaginal secretions. 2. Carefully remove the swab from the vagina and immerse the swab tip in the tube of buffer provided with the specimen collection kit. 3. Break the shaft (at the score) even with the top of the tube. Align the shaft with the hole inside the tube cap and push down lightly over the shaft, sealing the tube. 4. Label the tube with the patients name and any other identifying information required on the tube label. Patients with suspected or known placental abruption, placenta previa, or moderate or gross vaginal bleeding should not be tested for fetal fibronectin. Rejection criteria: Specimens not collected in Adeza kit, Swabs contaminated with lubricant, soap, disinfectant, or cream (e.g. K-Y Jelly(R) lubricant, Betadine(R), disinfectant, Monistat(R) cream), Room temp samples received greater than 8hrs after collection, Specimens received in expired transport. Frozen specimens are not recommended, and will be reported with a disclaimer. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Sun-Sat (24/7) If STAT arrange for RML Courier pick up. |
| Expected TAT | 1-2 Days |
| Clinical Use | The rapid Fetal Fibronectin test is to be used as an aid in assessing the risk of preterm delivery in less than or equal to 7 or 14 days from the time of cervicovaginal sample collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor. |
| CPT Code(s) | 82731 |
| Lab Section | Chemistry |