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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