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Order Code LAB65 Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV FETAL FIBRONECTIN

LAB65

FFIBN

PRIOR TO 8/1/21:  FFNEC

Useful For

Detection of fFN in cervicovaginal secretions is associated with preterm delivery in symptomatic pregnant women between 24 weeks and 34 weeks, 6 days gestation (1-6), and in asymptomatic pregnant women between 22 weeks and 30 weeks, 6 days gestation (7-10).

Specimen Requirements

Special Note: Only specimens collected with the Hologic Rapid fFN Specimen Collection Kit is acceptable.  Specimen must be obtained prior to digital exam. Do not contaminate swab with lubricants, soaps, or disinfectants.

 

  1. Obtain cervical/vaginal secretions using the Hologic Rapid fFN specimen collection kit.
  2. Lightly rotate swab across cervical os or posterior fornix.
  3. Remove swab and immerse in buffer.
  4. Break shaft even with top of tube.
  5. Align swab shaft with hole inside tube cap and push cap on tightly to seal.
  6. Label specimen with patient’s name, date of birth or hospital medical record number, specimen source, date and time of collection, and collector’s initials.
  7. Send specimen refrigerated.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerate 3 days

Reference Values

Negative (reported as positive or negative)

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Qualitative Immunoassay

Test Classification and CPT Coding

82731