Fetal Fibronectin
Order Code: FETFIB
Test Summary
Fetal fibronectin can be detected in cervicovaginal secretions of women throughout pregnancy by use of this monoclonal antibody-based immunoassay. Fetal fibronectin is elevated in cervicovaginal secretions during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy but is diminished between 24 and 34 weeks in normal pregnancies. The significance of its presence in the vagina during the first 24 weeks of pregnancy is not understood. However, it may simply reflect the normal growth of the extravilous trophoblast population and the placenta. Detection of fFN in cervicovaginal secretions between 24 and 34 completed weeks gestation is reported to be associated with preterm delivery in symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women.
Aliases
N/A
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
See Kit instructions
Minimum Volume
Special Collection Kit
Instructions
Must use special Fetal Fibronectin Collection Kit
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Fetal Fibronectin Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Transport on ice slurry to laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days on ice slurry
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Order Code
FETFIB
EPIC (Premier) Code
LAB196
Includes
N/A
CPT Code
- 82731
Billing Code
- 300236
CPT Statement
Methodology
Immunological test
FDA Status
FDA approved
Physician Attestation of Informed Consent
N/A
Testing Laboratory
CompuNet Clinical Laboratories, LLC
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
2308 Sandridge Drive
Moraine OH, 45439
Department
Hematology
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
MVH Lab: Daily; Report available: 1 day
Specimen Collection
Special Instructions
N/A
Preferred Specimen
See Kit instructions
Minimum Volume
Special Collection Kit
Instructions
Must use special Fetal Fibronectin Collection Kit
Patient Preparation
N/A
Storage
Fetal Fibronectin Collection Kit
Transport Temperature
Transport on ice slurry to laboratory within 2 hours of collection.
Specimen Stability
- Room Temperature = n/a
- Refrigerated = 3 days on ice slurry
- Frozen = n/a
Limitations
N/A
Other Acceptable Specimens
N/A
Unacceptable Specimens
Hemolysis, Lipemia, incorrect specimen type, insufficient sample volume, improper storage conditions, exceeds specimen stability guidelines, contaminated sample.
Result Information
Methodology
Immunological test
Testing Laboratory
N/A
Reference Range
Negative
Setup Schedule / Expected Turnaround Time
MVH Lab: Daily; Report available: 1 day