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Test Code ROMP Rupture of Fetal Membrane, ROM+

Specimen Type

Vaginal mucosal swab

Preferred Collection Container

ROM

Collection Instructions

Clinician Collected. See ROM+ Collection Instructions on the left side under Patient Collection Information. Insert the sterile swab tip into the vagina 2-3 inches (5-7 cm). Withdraw the swab after a minimum of 15 seconds. Place swab in buffer vial and mix for 15 seconds. Bend and break swab, leaving the swab in the buffer solution. Ensure swab stick is short enough so that the flat screw top lid can be securely fastened. Send to lab.

Rejection Criteria

Grossly bloody; Improperly labeled; leaking specimens

Specimen Storage and Stability

6 hours in buffered solution

Day(s) and Time(s) Performed

24 hours, 7 days/week

Alias

Rupture of Membranes, Premature ROM, PROM, Fetal Membrane Rupture PP12/AFP

CPT

84112

EPIC Code

LAB7887A

Methodology

Immunochromatographic

Acceptable Collection Container

ROM+ Collection Kit

Transport

Ambient

LOINC

69945-4

Lab Department

Chemistry