Not provided

Not provided

Collect specimen prior to any activities or procedures that might disrupt the cervix, eg, coitus, digital cervical examination, vaginal ultrasound, collection of culture specimens, or pap smear. Testing should not be performed if the patient has had sexual intercourse within 24 hours prior to the sampling time because semen present may increase the possibility of a false-positive result. Contamination with lubricants, soaps, or disinfectants may cause invalid test results.

Specimens collected in or by any specimen device other than Fetal Fibronectin Specimen Collection Kit, visible evidence of moderate or gross vaginal bleeding. Specimens from symptomatic patients who are less than 24 weeks or greater than or equal to 35 weeks gestation. Specimens from asymptomatic patients who are less than 22 weeks or greater than or equal to 35 weeks gestation.