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Test Code LAB65 Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)

Additional Codes

Test  Name in EPIC EPIC Test Code Mnemonic
FETAL FIBRONECTIN LAB65 FFIBN

 

Useful For/Utility

Aids in assessing the risk of preterm delivery.

Methodology

Adeza fFN Assay—Lateral Flow, Solid Phase Immunochromatographic Assay

Clinical Information

Aids in assessing the risk of preterm delivery in less than or equal to 7 or 14 days from the time of vaginal sample collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor, intact amniotic membranes and minimal cervical dilation (<3 cm), sampled between 24 weeks, 0 days and 34 weeks, and 6 days gestation.

Specimen Requirements

Specimen should arrive within 8 hours of collection.

 

Specimen Type: Secretions

Container/Tube:  RapidfFN HOLOGIC Specimen Collection Kit

Specimen Volume: 0.5 mL

Collection Instructions: Collect secretions from the posterior fornix of the vagina or the ectocervical region of the external cervical os.

Additional Information: If there is a delay in transport of >8 hours, send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient 8 hours/Refrigerate 72 hours OK/Frozen 3 months OK

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Chemistry-

St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab

SMDC Clinical Lab, Moose Lake Hospital Lab, St. Joseph's Medical Center Lab Brainerd,  Virginia Hospital Lab

Fargo Hospital Lab

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82731

Reference Values

Qualitative (reported as positive or negative)