Test Code FFN Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)
Additional Codes
Hospital Ordering Code |
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LAB287 FETAL FIBRONECTIN |
Specimen Requirements
Specimen must be collected with Adeza Collection Kit.
Specimen Type: Cervical/vaginal
Container/Tube: Adeza Collection Kit
Specimen Volume: Swab
Collection Instructions:
1. Lightly rotate swab across cervical os or posterior fornix.
2. Remove swab and immerse in buffer.
3. Break shaft even with top of tube.
4. Align swab shaft with hole inside tube cap, and push cap on tightly to seal.
Additional Information:
1. Specimen must be obtained prior to digital exam.
2. Do not contaminate swab with lubricants, soaps, or disinfectants.
Performing Laboratory
Unity Point-Sioux City-Chemistry
CPT
82731
Methodology
Solid-Phase Immunosorbent
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 8 hours/Refrigerate >8 hours OK
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday