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Test Code LAB9542 Rupture of Membranes (IGFBP-1/AFP)

Performing Laboratory

Barnes-Jewish Hospital Laboratory

Methodology

Immunochromatography

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Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type:  Vaginal swab

Container/Tube:  Vaginal swab contained within buffer solution vial

Specimen Volume:  N/A

Specimen Minimum Volume:  N/A

Collection Instructions:  Swab tip must be enclosed in collection vial

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Turnaround Time:

STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory

Routine: 2-4 hours after receipt in laboratory

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

84112

Reference Values

Normal (reported as negative)

Literature Reference: 

Rutanen et al., Radioimmunoassay of placental protein: levels in amniotic fluid, cord blood and serum of healthy adults, pregnant women and patients with trophoblastic disease. AM.J. Obstet. Gynecol. 1982;144:460.

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Additional Information

For BJH Laboratory Use Only

Analyte Stability:  6 hours from time of collection

Laboratory Processing Instructions:

Test performed at BJH Core Lab.

LOINC Code Information

Name LOINC Code
ROM 50385-4