Fetal Fibronectin
| Order Code: | FFN |
| Order Form: | Laboratory Requisition |
Collection Medium:
| Miscellaneous container; contact laboratory |
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
Instructions:
Use specific FFN collection kit material. Call UIDL Client Services for supplies, 1-866-844-2522.
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.
Place requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Use frozen coolant packs.
Place specimen into styrofoam container, seal container.
CPT Code:
82731