Fetal Fibronectin (fFN), Cervicovaginal Swab

Test Code
118166


CPT Codes
82731

Preferred Specimen
Container/Tube: Adeza Biomedical Specimen Collection Kit
Collection Instructions: This is the only acceptable specimen collection system that can be used for this assay. See Specimen Collection Kit directional insert for complete instructions.
Note: 1. Do not contaminate swab with lubricants, soaps, or disinfectants. 2. Specimen must be obtained prior to digital cervical examination, vaginal probe ultrasound, or collection of swab for culture. 3. Place swab in culture transport container. Do not spill buffer from tube. 4. Do not use a substitute swab. 5. Do not expose specimen to temperature extremes.


Instructions
Call CoxHealth Laboratories at 417-269-7820 to obtain an Adeza Biomedical Specimen Collection Kit


Methodology
Solid-Phase Immunosorbent Assay

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
Negative


Clinical Significance
Used as an aid to rapidly assess the risk of preterm delivery in pregnant women 


Performed By
CoxHealth



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.