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Preeclampsia sFlt-1/PIGF (Sol fms-Like Tyrosine Kinase 1/PIGF) Ratio, Serum
Test Code18583
CPT Codes
0482U<br>Restricted Client Code
Preferred Specimen
0.5 mL serum
Patient Preparation
For 24 hours before specimen collection, the patient should not receive intravenous heparin.
Minimum Volume
0.3 mL
Instructions
Centrifuge and aliquot serum into a plastic vial
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Specimen Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 180 days
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 180 days
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly icteric
Methodology
Immunofluorescence Assay (IFA)
Setup Schedule
Set up: Mon-Sat; Report available: 2-4 days
Reference Range
<40
Clinical Significance
Aiding in risk assessment of patients with clinical signs and symptoms consistent with development of preeclampsia with severe features.
This test is not intended for making a diagnosis of preeclampsia or preeclampsia with severe features. This test is not a stand-alone test for monitoring of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or for changing treatment, including medication.
This test is not intended for making a diagnosis of preeclampsia or preeclampsia with severe features. This test is not a stand-alone test for monitoring of hypertensive disorders of pregnancy or for changing treatment, including medication.
