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	Fern Test (POC-Provider Performed)	Specimen Type:
	also known as Cervical Mucus Crystallization, Amniotic Fluid Crystallization	Other

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POINT OF CARE TESTING

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Specimen requirements:	Clean Specimen Container
Unit of measure:	N/A
Ideal sample:	vaginal secretions
Absolute minimum amount:	N/A
Method of collection:	Cervical swab
Transportation:	N/A
Label instructions:	N/A
Request test on form:	N/A
Order/entry screen(s):	N/A
Stat frequency:	N/A
Stat turn around time:	N/A
Routine frequency:	N/A
Must be in by:	N/A
Routine turn around time:	N/A
Deliver the specimen to :	NA : NA
Deliver the specimen to :	NA : NA
Scheduling requirements :	N/A
Method:	Amniotic Fluids ability to produce fern-like patterns.
Special Instructions:	Refer to the procedure "FERN TEST Amniotic Fluid Crystallization Test for POINT OF CARE TESTING" located at the patient care area site.
	Results are available on a Chart Copy
	Results are Qualitative
CyberLAB abbreviation:	N/A
CyberLAB code:	N/A
Lab Processing Instructions:	N/A

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