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Test Code LAB287 Fetal Fibronectin

Performing Lab

Arnot Ogden Medical Center

Ordering Recommendations

A positive result between weeks 22 and 34 indicates an increased risk of preterm labor.

Collect

Cervicovaginal secretions

Collection Device

FFN Collection Kit

Collection Instructions

The specimen must be collected before any cervical examination, the patient must not have had sexual intercourse within 24 hours. Do not contaminate the cervical/vaginal secretions or swab with lubricants, soaps, disinfectants,or creams.

Stability (from collection to initiation)

Room Temp 8 Hours
Refrigerated 3 Days
Frozen 3 Months

 

Storage/Transport Temperature

Room Temp, Refrigerated, or Frozen

Remarks

TURN AROUND TIME

STAT 1 Hour
Routine 8 Hours

Start Date

6/18/09

Last Review Date

7/19/25 ES