FETAL FIBRONECTIN
Marquette General Health System
Alpha Code |
FFN | |
MGH LIS Test No |
397 | |
Schedule |
Monday-Sunday | |
Testing Time |
2 Hours | |
Testing Lab |
Marquette General Hospital | |
QORR Test Code |
FFN | |
Type |
Cervicovaginal swab | |
Volume |
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Temperature |
Refrigerate | |
Preservative |
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Collection Info |
Dacron cevicovaginal swab. The specimen collection and transport kit from Adeza is the only acceptable collection system. Contact Marquette General Health System lab to obtain collection kit and instructions. Specimens should be stored refrigerated at 2-8c and tested within 3 days of collection. Assay should only be used in patients with intact amniotic membranes and cervical dilation <3 cm. Sampling should be performed no earlier than 24 weeks 0 days, and no later than 34 weeks and 6 days of gestation. |
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Clinical Utilities
Test can be utilized as an aid in assessing risk of preterm labor
and delivery.
CPT Codes
82731
Reference Range
Negative
Component Information
Additional Comments Questions or Comments email support@mgh.org
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