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859-III Women's Health
fFN
5
Nursing
Graduate
03/09/2012

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Term
What are the requirements for fFN testing to be accurate? (membranes, dilitation, GA)
Definition
intact membranes
dilitation <3 cm
GA 22.0-34.6 weeks (best 26-34)
Term
Where does sample collection take place, and for how long?
Definition
posterior fornix or external cervical os for 10 seconds
Term
What can interfere with accurate results?
Definition
intercourse within 24 hours, cervical manipulation, medication or lubrication prior to sampling, vaginal bleeding
Term
Symptomatic women: neg/pos predictive value within 7 days
Definition
neg: 99.5% (99.2% within 14 days)
pos: 29%
Term
combine with ultrasound for cervical length?
Definition
best if 2-3 cm dilated.
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