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HelpTest Code Fetal Fib FETAL FIBRONECTIN
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Obtain the specimen using the Cytyc Specimen Collection Kit
Specimen characteristics should be clear, colorless and aqueous. Any deviation in characteristics may cause invalid or false positive result.
Collection Method
Vaginal collection
Container
Cytyc Specimen collection kit
Preferred Specimen
Cytyc Specimen collection kit
Acceptable Specimen(s)
Cytyc Specimen collection kit
Reference or Target Ranges
Positive / Negative
Reportable Units
Positive / Negative
Critical Value
Not defined for this assay
Reasons for Rejection
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Other: |
QNS, contaminated, Improperly labeled, Improper specimen type |
Specimen Stability
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Ambient |
8 Hours |
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Refrigerated |
3 Days |
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Frozen |
3 Months |
Performance Information
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Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
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Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
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Stat Availability |
Yes |
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Performing Bench |
CRMC Chemistry |
Additional Information / Important Notes
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Invalid |
Possible sample integrity compromised, test was repeated. Physician may recollect fetal fibronectin specimen in 24 hours |
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Positive |
Blood present in specimen. Interpret positive results with caution. Presence of blood can cause false positive or invalid results |
Methodology/Method Description
A lateral flow, solid-phase immunochromatographic assay.