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Fetal fibronectin measurement

Known as: FFN, Fetal Fibronectin Test 
A test for the presence of fetal fibronectin in the cervico-vaginal area that is used to predict preterm birth.(NICHD)
National Institutes of Health

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Fetal fibronectinLaboratory ProceduresPerinatal Terminology

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2007
2007
Performance of cervicovaginal fetal fibronectin in a community hospital setting
ObjectiveTo assess the accuracy of vaginal fetal fibronectin (FFN) as a screening test for preterm delivery in a community… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Secondary predictors of preterm labour
In addition to primary predictors of preterm birth which are used to estimate the baseline risk of preterm birth, secondary… 
Review
2005
Review
2005
Controversies in diagnosis of preterm labour
Despite scientific advances, efforts to prevent preterm birth can be disappointing. Obstetric care must focus on strategies to… 
2004
2004
Glucocorticoid Enhances Transforming Growth Factor-β Effects on Extracellular Matrix Protein Expression in Human Placental Mesenchymal Cells1
Abstract Extracellular matrix (ECM) proteins synthesized by human placental mesenchymal cells (PMCs) provide structural support… 
2002
2002
Understanding Family, Friend, and Neighbor Care in Washington State: Developing Appropriate Training and Support.
Review
2000
Review
2000
Antibiotics and preterm labor.
In summary, a definite association has been demonstrated between preterm labor and genital tract infection. Conclusions regarding… 
1999
1999
Effect of digital cervical examination on the expression of fetal fibronectin.
OBJECTIVE To determine whether oncofetal fibronectin (fFN) assays from symptomatic women are influenced by digital examination of… 
1997
1997
Rapid fetal fibronectin swab-test in preterm labor patients treated by betamimetics.
1997
1997
The fast-reacting fetal fibronectin test: a screening method for better prediction of the time of delivery.
1996
1996
Fetal fibronectin as a screening test for premature delivery in multiple pregnancies
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