Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1; Soluble fms like tyrosine kinase 1; Placental Growth Factor; PGF; Preeclampsia; Pre-eclampsia
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sFlt-1/PLGF Ratio, Serum
Test ID: SFPLB S
Test
Aliases/Synonyms
Method
ECLIA
Report Includes
sFlt-1; PLGF; sFlt-1/PLGF Ratio
Specimens
Serum
Important: You must contact ICL prior to specimen collection to get approval for urgent service. ICL will require delivery details for approval. (416) 422-3000 x 300 or by email so that ICL can anticipate delivery and arrange urgent transfer of the specimen for testing. Currently, this service is available Monday to Friday during regular hours.
Important: You must contact ICL prior to specimen collection to get approval for urgent service. ICL will require delivery details for approval. (416) 422-3000 x 300 or by email so that ICL can anticipate delivery and arrange urgent transfer of the specimen for testing. Currently, this service is available Monday to Friday during regular hours.
Clinical Utility
sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is intended for use to help rule-out preeclampsia and predict short-term risk of developing preeclampsia in women between 20 weeks and 36 weeks + 6 days gestation.
Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
30-Nov-2023
Specimen
Specimens
Serum
Important: You must contact ICL prior to specimen collection to get approval for urgent service. ICL will require delivery details for approval. (416) 422-3000 x 300 or by email so that ICL can anticipate delivery and arrange urgent transfer of the specimen for testing. Currently, this service is available Monday to Friday during regular hours.
Important: You must contact ICL prior to specimen collection to get approval for urgent service. ICL will require delivery details for approval. (416) 422-3000 x 300 or by email so that ICL can anticipate delivery and arrange urgent transfer of the specimen for testing. Currently, this service is available Monday to Friday during regular hours.
Collection Containers
Gold top (SST); Red top (no additive)
Sample Volume
1 mL
Minimum Volume
0.5mL
Collection & Handling
Handling Information
Separate serum and send sample cold or frozen.
Important: You must contact ICL prior to specimen collection to get approval for urgent service. ICL will require delivery details for approval. (416) 422-3000 x 300 or by email so that ICL can anticipate delivery and arrange urgent transfer of the specimen for testing.
Stability
| Refrigerated | 3 days |
|---|---|
| Frozen | 6 months |
Test Version
30-Nov-2023
Performance / Interpretation
Method
ECLIA
Turnaround Time
1 day
Results
| Name | Units | Reference Range | Conversion Factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) | ng/L |
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| Placental Growth Factor (PLGF) | ng/L |
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| sFlt-1PLGF ratio | Ratio |
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Test Location
Sunnybrook Health Sciences, 2075 Bayview Avenue, Toronto ON M4N 3M5
Test Version
30-Nov-2023
Interface / Setup
HL7 Interface Codes
| Order Code | Result Codes | Units |
|---|---|---|
| SFPLB S | 64049sFLT-1 | ng/L |
| 64050PLGF | ng/L | |
| 64051sFlt-1/PLGF Ratio |
Test Version
30-Nov-2023