FETAL FIBRONECTIN, RAPID

Test Code

LAB287

Alias/See Also

Preterm Labor Test

CPT Codes
82731

Preferred Specimen

cervicovaginal

Transport Container

Use Fetal Fibronectin Collection Kit

Transport Temperature

Send immediately to Lab

Methodology
Enzyme Immunoassay

Setup Schedule

Set Up:Daily
Report Available:STAT 1 hr

Reference Range

Negative

Clinical Significance

The Rapid fFN assay is a device to be used as an aid in assessing the risk of preterm delivery in less than or equal to 7 or 14 days from the time of vaginal sample collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor, intact amniotic membranes and minimal cervical dilatation (< 3 cm), sampled between 24 weeks, 0 days and 34 weeks, 6 days gestation. The device is further indicated for use in conjunction with other clinical information as an aid in assessing the risk of preterm delivery in less than or equal to 34 weeks, 6 days when a cervicovaginal sample is obtained during a routine prenatal visit between 22 weeks, 0 days and 30 weeks, 6 days of gestation in women with a singleton gestation.

Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology

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.