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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