Test Name | Fetal Fibronectin |
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Test Code | 682 |
CPT Code(s) | 82731 |
Preferred Requirement(s) | Fetal Fibronectin Swab |
Transport Temperature | A=8hours, R=72hours, F=3months |
Methodology | Lateral Flow Solid-Phase Immunochromatography |
Days Performed | Mon-Fri |
Special Instructions | Specimen to be obtained using the Hologic Fetal Fibronectin swab provided in the Cytyc specimen collection kit. Specimen should be obtained from the posterior fornix of the vagina during a speculum examination. The polyester-tipped applicator provided should be inserted into the vagina and lightly rotated across the posterior fornix for approximately 10 seconds to absorb the cervicovaginal secretions. |
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