Obtain cervicovaginal secretion prior to digital cervical exam or vaginal probe ultrasound exam. Patient should abstain from sexual intercourse for 24 hrs prior to sample collection. Do not contaminate swab or cervical secretions with lubricants, soaps, disinfectants or creams.
Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is a protein produced by cells at the interface of the fetal sac and the uterine lining. When fFN is present in vaginal fluid this test is used to predict the likelihood of an impending preterm delivery.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Adeza Tli 1Q
Reported
2-4 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, Jay County, North and West Chemistry
Synonyms
7016
Fibronectin Fld
RapfFNFLD
fFN
fFN Fld
Fetal Fibronectin, Fluid, Qual
Reference Interval
Negative
CPT Codes
82731
LOINC Codes
NAME
LOINC
Order
Rapid Fetal Fibronectin Fld QL
20404-0
Result
Fetal Fibronectin Fld QL
20404-0
Presence of RBC
48051-7
Test Code (Outreach Synonym)
7016
Catalog Code
16306404
Collection
Collect
Body Fluid, fFN Swab
Preferred Draw Volume
1 mL
Unacceptable Conditions
Samples thawed more than once.
Collection Comments
Obtain cervicovaginal secretion prior to digital cervical exam or vaginal probe ultrasound exam. Patient should abstain from sexual intercourse for 24 hrs prior to sample collection. Do not contaminate swab or cervical secretions with lubricants, soaps, disinfectants or creams.
Fetal fibronectin (fFN) is a protein produced by cells at the interface of the fetal sac and the uterine lining. When fFN is present in vaginal fluid this test is used to predict the likelihood of an impending preterm delivery.
Performed
Monday - Sunday; Days, Evenings, Nights
Methodology
Adeza Tli 1Q
Reported
2-4 hours
Performing Lab
Chemistry
Other Performing Labs
Arnett, Ball, Bloomington, Jay County, North and West Chemistry
