Collection Medium:

Testing
Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Analytic Time:

1 hour (upon receipt in laboratory)

Comments:

The Rapid FFN result should also be used in conjunction with 
information from clinical evaluation of the patient and other 
diagnostic procedures, such as cervical examination, cervical 
microbiological culture, assessment of uterine activity and evaluation 
of other risk factors.

Methodology:

Specific monoclonal antibody

Sample
Processing:

Place swab in collection kit transport tube.

Sample
Storage:

Refrigerate.

Transport
Instructions:

Place specimen into zip-lock type bag, seal bag.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Use frozen coolant packs.
Place specimen into styrofoam container, seal container.

Instructions:

Use specific FFN collection kit material. Call UIDL Client Services for 
supplies, 1-866-844-2522.

CPT Code:

82731