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Placental Growth Factor, Serum
Test ID: PLGF S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Report Includes
Placental Growth Factor
Specimens
Serum
Test Version
26-Oct-2022
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Collection Containers
Red top (no additive)
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 | 2 days |
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| Refrigerated | 30 days |
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
26-Oct-2022
Performance / Interpretation
Method
Electrochemiluminescent immunoassay (ECLIA)
Turnaround Time
2 days
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
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| Placental Growth Factor | pg/mL |
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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. |
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Test Version
26-Oct-2022
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| PLGF S | 63373Placental Growth Factor | pg/mL |
Test Version
26-Oct-2022