Test Overview
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Result Included
Placental Growth Factor
Aliases/Synonyms
PGF
Specimen
Specimen Type
SerumContainers
Collection Containers
Red top (no additive)
Volume
Sample Volume
0.5 mL
Collection & Handling
Collection Instructions
Specimens must be collected 25 – 35 weeks + 6 days gestation. Results for samples collected outside of this period cannot be interpreted.
Stability
| Ambient | Refrigerated | Frozen |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days | 30 days | 6 months |
Performance & Interpretation
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
Name
Units
Reference Range
Conversion
-
Placental Growth Factorpg/mL≥100
Comment
Between 25 - 35 weeks + 6 days of gestation, ≥100 pg/mL rules out preeclampsia within two weeks with a negative predictive value of 0.98
This test is used to assess the risk of preeclampsia in women between 25 - 35 weeks + 6 days gestation and therefore the sample must be collected within this timeframe. Results for samples collected outside of this period cannot be interpreted.
Referral Location
Canada
Interface & Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Name | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLGF S | Placental Growth Factor | 63373 | pg/mL |
Test Version
Last Updated
2022-10-26