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FETAL FIBRONECTIN TEST
MessageContact Augusta Health Main Lab Blood Bank (332 or 934-4500) in Fishersville, VA for collection kit
Test Code
FFN
CPT Codes
82731
Preferred Specimen
Cervicovaginal secretions. Collect using the Adeza Biomedical Specimen Collection Kit.
Minimum Volume
200 ul
Specimen Stability
8 hours room temp, 3 days refridgerated
Limitations
This test should not be interpreted as absolute evidence for the presence or absence of a process that will result in delivery in less than or equal to 7 to 14 days from specimen collection in symptomatic women or delivery in less than or equal to 34 weeks, 6 days in asymptomatic women evaluated between 22 weeks, 0 days and 30 weeks, 6 days of gestation.
Clinical Significance
Detection of Fetofibronectin in cervicovaginal secretions. Fetal Fibronectin is associated with preterm delivery in symptomatic pregnant women between 24 weeks and 34 weeks, 6 days gestation, and in asymptomatic pregant women between 22 weeks and 30 weeks, 6 days gestation.
