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Intended Use
The Fern Test is used to detect amniotic fluid leakage from the membrane surrounding the fetus during pregnancy.
Methodology
Manual Microscopy Analysis
Performing Laboratory
RCH-SPH
Day(s) Test Setup
Monday through Sunday
Specimen Requirements
Collect a vaginal secretion with a sterile cotton swab from the posterior vaginal pool during the sterile speculum exam.
Cervical mucus can yield false positive results.
Specimen Stability
Forward Promptly.
CPT Code
Q0114