Test Code LAB0207480 Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)
Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay (EIA)
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be collected with the Adeza Collection Kit.
Specimen Type: Cervical/vaginal
Container/Tube: Adeza Collection Kit supplied
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Specimen must be obtained prior to digital exam. Do not contaminate swab with lubricants, soaps, or disinfectants.
2. Lightly rotate swab across cervical os or posterior
fornix.
3. Remove swab and immerse in buffer.
4. Break shaft even with top of tube.
5. Align swab shaft with hole inside tube cap and
push cap on tightly to seal.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient up to 24 hours/Refrigerated 3 days
Reference Values
Negative
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82731