Fetal Fibronectin

Test Name

Fetal Fibronectin

Availability

Available 24/7 – expect result 1 hour after receipt in Lab.

Lab Section

Chemistry

Fluid Type

Cervical

Specimen Tube Type Transport

Use: Adeza Biomedical FFN Specimen Collection Kit ONLY!

Summary Test Name

Fetal Fibronectin

Specimen Stability

72 hours if refrigerated

Minimum Volume

Swab immersed in filled collection vial – do not remove fluid in vial!

Specimen Transport

Transport specimens at 2° to 25°C. It is ideal to transport specimens at 2° to 8°C. Exposure of the specimen to heat for even short periods of time can be detrimental. It is best to keep the specimen cool whenever possible.