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Test Code LAB3913 Rupture of Fetal Membranes

Important Note

FOR LAB ONLY: This is a STAT test. Send samples via DIRECT Delivery Express courier to Northwest Hospital.

Additional Codes

Rupture of Fetal Membranes

Sample Requirements

Specimen: Qiagen vaginal swab in buffer

Container(s): Vaginal swab from Qiagen AmniSure kit only (kits provided by UW Lab Medicine, call 206-668-1344 for info).

 

Note: The specimen should be obtained by carefully inserting the polyester tip of the swab into the vagina approximately 2 to 3 inches deep for 1 full minute. After 1 minute, the swab should be removed and placed into the Qiagen AmniSure solvent vial and rinsed by rotation for 1 full minute. After 1 minute, the swab can be disposed of. The labeled solvent vial should then be sent to the laboratory.

Processing Instructions

Reject due to: 

Spin: N

Aliquot: N

Temp: 2 - 8 C

Storage Location: Place sample in CPA refrigerator, Send Outs rack. Please notify the Send Outs department ASAP.

Performing Laboratory

Northwest Hospital - Chemistry


1550 N 115th Street, A200
Seattle, WA 98133

1550 N 115th St, A-200

Seattle, WA 98133

 

Phone: (206) 668-1344

Department

Department: Send Outs

Phone Number: (206) 987-2563

Synonyms

AmniSure

Fern

Ferning

ROM

Rupture of Membranes

Availability

STAT Performed TAT
Y Daily 1 d

 

Methodology

Method: Immunochromatographic

Limitations: 24-hour Stability (do not reject - please escalate)

CPT Codes

84112

Send Out Instructions

Reference Test Name:

Rupture of Fetal Membranes
Reference Lab Test Code: ROMNW
Instructions:

Send samples via DIRECT Delivery Express courier to Northwest Hospital.