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HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PRETERM BIRTH fFN TESTING INTERPRET RESULTS MORE INFORMATION True preterm labor or false alarm? fFN testing can help rule out true preterm labor. 1 Are you experiencing symptoms of preterm birth? Contact your doctor, nurse, or midwife if you experience any of the warning signs of preterm labor. VIEW SYMPTOMS How can the ® test help? A fetal fibronectin test is one of the most powerful predictors of preterm birth. 1 It is a simple non-invasive test that can be done in the hospital or in the doctor’s office, similar to a pap test. The vast majority of patients will receive a negative ® test result, meaning they have less than a 1% chance of delivering in the next 2 weeks, which can help avoid unnecessary interventions. 2 A positive ® result indicates a higher risk of a preterm delivery and helps healthcare providers decide which interventions are appropriate. HOW fFN TESTING WORKS UNDERSTANDING RESULTS Preterm birth is the most common cause of health problems in newborns today. 3 1 in 10 babies born in the United States are born premature. 4 It’s important to know the signs and symptoms of preterm labor. MORE ABOUT PRETERM BIRTH How does fetal fibronectin indicate risk of preterm birth? fFN is a “glue-like” protein that helps bond your baby to the uterus. If fFN is detectable in vaginal discharge during weeks 22–35 gestation, it means that the protein is “leaking,” which can be a sign that your body is getting ready to deliver early. 2 MORE ABOUT fFN TESTING Talk to your doctor Download our ® test discussion guide to help you and your doctor determine the right choice when assessing your risk of preterm birth. DOWNLOAD GUIDE References 1. lams JD, et al. The preterm prediction study: Can low-risk women destined for spontaneous preterm birth be identified? Am J Obstct Gynecol 2001;184(4):652-5. doi:10.1067/mob.2001.111248 2. ® for the TLi IQ System [package insert]. AW-04196-002. Sunnyvale, CA: Hologic, Inc.; 2017. 3 . Behrman RE, Butler AS and editors. Preterm Birth: Causes, Consequences and Prevention. Institute of Medicine (US) Committee on Understanding Premature Birth and Assuring Healthy Outcomes. Washington, DC: National Academies Press; 2007. 4 . March of Dimes. The Impact of Premature Birth on Society. http://www.marchofdimes.org/mission/the-economic-and-societal-costs.aspx . Last reviewed October 2015. Accessed July 17, 2019. HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONALS PRETERM BIRTH fFN TESTING INTERPRET RESULTS MORE INFORMATION PRIVACY/TERMS -- © 2020 Hologic, Inc. All rights reserved...