Test Code FETFN FETAL FIBRONECTIN

Important Note

Hologic Rapid fFN® for the TLI_IQ System Specimen Collection Kits are available thru the vendor and are also orderable in Infor at no cost (Coll Spec FFN Kt).

Hologic Technical Service and Ordering Information: 1-800-442-9892

Additional Codes

Software	Test Code
Label Text	FETFN
EPIC	LAB287

Performing Laboratory

NorDx Laboratories

Useful For

An aid in assessing the risk of preterm delivery among symptomatic and asymptomatic pregnant women.

Detection of Fetal Fibronectin in cervicovaginal secretions should not be intrepreted alone to assess risk of imminent delivery.

Method Name

Lateral Flow Solid-Phase Immuno-chromatographic Tli System Device

Reference Values

Reported as positive or negative

Days and Times Test Performed

Monday through Sunday

Report Available

1 Day

Available Stat

Specimen Type

Cervicovaginal Secretions

Preferred Container

Hologic Collection Kit

Specimen Collection and Handling

1. During a speculum examination, prior to any examination or manipulation of the cervix or the vaginal tract, lightly rotate the sterile swab across the posterior fornix of the vagina for approximately 10 seconds to absorb cervicovaginal secretions. Subsequent attempts may invalidate the test.

2. Remove swab and immerse tip in buffer. Break the shaft (at the score) even with the top of the tube.

3. Align the shaft with the hole inside the tube cap and push down tightly over the shaft, sealing the tube. WARNING: The shaft must be aligned to avoid breakage.

4. Include identifying patient information required on specimen transport tube.

NOTE: The Hologic collection kit is the only acceptable collection system that can be used to obtain the specimen.

Specimen Stability Information

Specimen Type: Cervicovaginal Secretions

Refrigerated: 3 Days

Room Temp: 8 Hours

Note: It is ideal to transport specimens refrigerated, however the sample integrity is maintained for 3 days at 2-8° C or at room temperature for 8 hours.

Add On Capable

Not Permitted

Advance Beneficiary Notice Requirements

No ABN Required

CPT Code Information

CPT Code	CPT Description	CPT Disclaimer
82731	Fetal Fibronectin, Cervicovaginal Secretions, Semi-Quantitative

Performing Laboratory Location