Test Code LABPAMG1 Placental Alpha Microglobulin-1 (PAMG-1), Rupture of Fetal Membrane (ROM), Vaginal Secretions

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC	EPIC Test Code	Mnemonic
PAMG-1 ROM	LABPAMG1	PAMG1

Immunochromatography. This is used to aid in detecting a rupture of the fetal membrane in pregnant women.

Specimen Type: Vaginal swab

Container/Tube: AmniSure Kit

Specimen Volume: Swab

Collection Instructions:

1. Collect vaginal specimen with Dacron swab included in the AmniSure Kit.

a. Label the vial containing the liquid AmniSure solvent with the patient's name, MRN, collection date and time.

b. Shake the vial well to ensure that all liquid in the vial has dropped to the bottom. Open the vial.

c. Insert the Dacron swab into the vagina no more than 2-3 inches deep.

d. Wait for 1 minute and then remove swab from vagina.

e. Place the swab into the vial and rinse the swab in the solvent by rotating for 1 minute.

f. Remove the swab and dispose.

g. Replace the cap securely on the vial.

h. Place the vial into a biohazard bag and send immediately to the laboratory.

2. Specimens should be collected prior to digital examinations or lubricants.

3. Specimens should be collected prior to the use of any disinfectant solutions or medicines, or 6 hours after their removal.

Ambient 4 hours/Refrigerate 6 hours OK/Frozen NO

Monday through Sunday

Minnesota	North Dakota
Fosston Hospital	Fargo Hospital
Moose Lake Hospital	Mid Dakota Bismarck 9th St Clinic
SMDC Clinical Lab (Duluth)	West Fargo - The Lights Clinic
St. Joseph's Medical Center (Brainerd)
St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital
Virginia Hospital

, Fosston Hospital Lab, St. Mary's - Detroit Lakes Hospital Lab, Ada Hospital Lab

84112

Negative - Indicative of absense of amniotic fluid; no rupture

Positive - Indicative of presense of amniotic fluid; rupture has occured - Abnormal result