Test Code AMNISURE PAMG1, Cervical/Vaginal Secretions (AmniSure)
Additional Codes
St. Luke's Compendium Code (Iatric): L100.4494
Performing Laboratory
St. Lukes Hospital Laboratory
Methodology
Immunochromatographic
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Vaginal
Container/Tube: Swab
Specimen Volume: Entire specimen
Additional Information: Testing is performed at the patient’s bedside immediately after collection.
Reference Values
Negative: Fetal membranes have not been ruptured
Positive: Fetal membranes have been ruptured
When there is a significant presence of blood on the swab, the test can malfunction, and another method should be used (ie, Fern or Nitrazine) should be used.
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
CPT: 84112
LOINC: 50385-4