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HelpTest Code FFN Fetal Fibronectin
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| Ordering Mnemonic |
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| FFN |
Methodology
Adeza® Biomedical Kit
Performing Laboratory
Holland Hospital Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Container/Tube: Adeza® Biomedical Kit
Specimen Volume: Cervicovaginal specimen (Minimum volume in supplied media is 200 µL)
Specimen Transport Temperature
Refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
83520 (HH Bill Code 0205674)
Reference Values
A negative result indicates a <5% likelihood of delivery within 14 days. A positive result indicates an increased risk of delivery BUT NOT NECESSARILY imminent preterm delivery. A positive test warrants additional clinical decision making by obstetric staff based on patient presentation and history.
Note: Use of test in asymptomatic patients has not yet been fully validated in the literature.