Test Code LAB287 Fetal Fibronectin (fFN) Assay, Rapid
Reporting Title
Fetal Fibronectin
Methodology
Hologic System TLiIQ
Used as an aid in assessing the risk of preterm labor.
Performing Laboratory
OhioHealth Laboratory Services-RMH, DMH, DH, GMH, MGH, WMC, HMH, PMH, GCMH, MH and OBH Core Laboratories
Specimen Requirements
Collect cervicovaginal specimen using Hologic System TLiIQ Specimen Collection Kit obtained from Customer Service. Collection procedure is very specific; follow instructions included in Kit. Refrigerate specimen after collection, and send specimen refrigerated. Specimen cannot be frozen. Do not expose to heat for even short periods of time.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate: OK
Ambient: NO
Frozen: NO
Reference Values
Negative
Alerting category: All results always called
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday; Continuously
Test Classification and CPT Coding
82731