Rupture of Fetal Membranes

General Information

Lab Name

Lab Code

ROMNW

Epic Name

Rupture of Fetal Membranes

Description

Testing performed for UWMC-Northwest Campus onsite locations. All other locations require pre-approval due to limited transport time.

Synonyms

AmniSure, Fern, Ferning, ROM, Rupture of Membranes

Components

Code	Name
NWROM	Rupture of Fetal Membranes
ROMCOM	Rupture of Fetal Membranes, Comment

Specimen Type: Qiagen vaginal swab in buffer
Collection: Vaginal swab from Qiagen AmniSure kit only (kits provided by Lab Medicine, call 206-668-1344 for info)

The specimen should be obtained by carefully inserting the polyester tip of the swab into the vagina approximately 2 to 3 inches deep for 1 full minute. After 1 minute, the swab should be removed and placed into the Qiagen AmniSure solvent vial and rinsed by rotation for 1 full minute. After 1 minute, the swab can be disposed of. The labeled solvent vial can then be sent to the laboratory for testing.
Handling Instructions: Transport sample to the laboratory immediately for testing. Sample must be received in the laboratory within 4 hours (room temp) of collection unless immediately stored at 2-8°C.

Receiving Instructions: Deliver the sample to the Urinalysis bench STAT, regardless of the ordering priority. If testing cannot be started within 4 hours of collection, refrigerate the sample for up to 6 hours at 2-8°C.

Approval required from Processing/performing laboratory to ensure specimen collection and transport time requirements are met. Does not need LMR approval unless escalation needed.

Lab Department

NWH Chemistry(NWCH)

Frequency

Daily upon receipt

Available STAT?

Yes

Performing Location(s)

UW-NW	Main Lab 206-668-1344 UW Medical Center – Northwest 1550 N 115th Street, A200 Seattle, WA 98133