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Fetal Fibronectin
Test CodeFFN
CPT Codes
82731
Preferred Specimen
FFN Collection Device
Minimum Volume
1 ml
Instructions
FFN- Special collection container supplied by MCL
Transport Container
SPECIAL/1
Transport Temperature
2-8 C
Specimen Stability
72 h at 2-8 C
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Not collected in FFN specimen collection kit, QNS, Improperly labelled, stored or transported
Methodology
Immunochromatography
Setup Schedule
Daily upon receipt
Report Available
Upon Completion of Analysis
Reference Range
Negative
Clinical Significance
Detection of fFN in cervicovaginal secretions between 24 and 34 completed weeks of gestation is reported to be associated with preterm delivery in symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women.