Test Code FFT/FFN Fetal Fibronectin
Performing Laboratory
YRMC laboratory
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday - Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Collect specimen using the Fetal Fibronectin collection kit.
Special Collection Container
Test not allowed as add on.
Specimen Transport and Stability Information
Specimens are stable for 8 hours at room temperature and 72 hours refrigerated at 2-8°C.
Collection Instructions
Collection in pregnant women with signs and symptoms of early preterm labor, intact
amniotic membranes and minimal cervical dilation (3 cm), sampled between 24 weeks, 0
days and 30 weeks, 6 days of gestation.
CPT Code
82731
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation is necessary.