Test Code FFN Fetal Fibronectin (fFN)
Performing Laboratory
ChristianaCare-Newark Campus
Methodology
Immunosorbent
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Fetal Fibronectin Kit supplied
Specimen: Vaginal Dacron® swab with special buffer only.
Collection Instructions: Collect specimen between 22 to 34 weeks, 6 days gestation only.
Note: Label tube with patient’s full name and 1 additional unique patient identifier such as date of birth, medical record number, emergency ID number, date and time of collection, collector’s initials, and type of specimen.
Reference Values
Negative: Delivery in 7 to 14 days unlikely
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Routine Turnaround Time: 1 hour
STAT Turnaround Time: 1 hour