Overview
EPIC Code:
- LAB287
Soft Test Code:
- FFN
Specimen Collection & Preparation
Client Notes
Please contact PHL Client Response at 266-1500 (Option 1) to request the special collection kit.
Specimen Requirements:
-OR-
Special Collection Kit (cervicovaginal swab from the posterior fornix of the vagina)
Specimen Information:
Transport and Storage:
-
Refrigerated:
72 Hours
Specimens not tested within 8 hours of collection must be stored refrigerated. Ideal to transport specimen at 2 to 8°C
Clinical Interpretation
Reference Range:
Refer to Interpretive Results
Test Comments:
This test is for Pregnant Women between 24 and 36 weeks gestation.
Do not order test if: gestation < 24 weeks or > 36 weeks, cervical dilation > 3 cm, cervical cerclage, amniotic membranes have ruptured, moderate or gross vaginal bleeding, multiple gestation eg. twins, placenta previa (partial or complete), sexual intercourse in the preceding 24 hours.
Methodology:
- Lateral Flow, Solid-Phase Immunochromatographic Assay
Production Schedule
Sites Performed
- Parkview Randallia Hospital
- Parkview Regional Medical Center
Days Performed
Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Departments
- Chemistry
Turn Around Time
Same day/next day
Stat Eligible
Coding & Compliance
CDM
01429465
CPT Coding
82731