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Test Code RFFN FETAL FIBRONECTIN

Method

Immunochromatography

CPT(s)

Description CPT Code
Fetal Fibronectin                       82731

 

Specimen Information

Container

Specimen

Temperature

Collect Vol

Submit Vol

Minimum Vol

 Stability
*  

Refrigerate

       3 days

Must be assayed within 3-days of collection. Only acceptable specimen is a *Fetal Fibronectin Specimen Collection Kit.  Sample should not be centrifuged.  Bring sample to Chemistry-2.

Instrumentation

Hologic rfFN Tli(IQ) System

LOINC Code Information

Result Code Reporting Name LOINC Code
FFN FFN Result 48039-2
FFNAPP Appearance 33511-7

 

Performing Location

University of Vermont Medical Center

Test Schedule / Analytical Time / Test Priority

Daily / 1 day / Available STAT

Reference Range

Negative

A Positive fFN result may be observed in patients who have experienced cervical disruption caused by, but not limited to, events such as sexual intercourse, digital cervical examination, and/or vaginal probe ultrasound.

Section

Chemistry-2

Is the UVMMC lab NY State Certified to perform this testing?  Yes/No

Yes