Test of Assisted Diagnostics for Pre-eclampsia
| Test Code | SX |
|---|---|
| Test Summary | The concentration of placental growth factor (PlGF) and soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) is measured with a dual reagent on Superflex, and the sFlt-1/PlGF ratio is used to help to determine the risk of pre-eclampsia. |
| Turn Around Time | 2 days |
| Acceptable Sample Types | Serum |
| NY Approved | No |
| Accreditations | EQA |
*TAT starts after the sample and all required sample information is received at the processing laboratory.
**The CPT codes listed are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association, and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
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**The CPT codes listed are in accordance with Current Procedural Terminology, a publication of the American Medical Association, and are provided for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party.
This testing service has not been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Testing services may not be licensed in accordance with the laws in all countries. The availability of specific test offerings is dependent upon laboratory location.
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Test Code:
SX
Test Description
Pre-eclampsia is the most common pregnancy complication, which seriously endangers the health of mothers and fetus. Test of assisted diagnostics for pre-eclampsia can assist in assessing the risk of pre-eclampsia and protecting the health of pregnant women.
Indications for Testing
Pregnant women in the second and third trimesters.
Condition Description
Pre-eclampsia is a serious condition that can happen after the 20th week of pregnancy or after giving birth (called postpartum pre-eclampsia). In addition to causing high blood pressure, it can cause organs, like the kidneys and liver, to not work normally. Blood pressure is the force of blood that pushes against the walls of your arteries. High blood pressure (also called hypertension) is when the force of blood against the walls of the blood vessels is too high. Arteries are blood vessels that carry blood away from your heart to other parts of the body. Having high blood pressure can stress your heart and cause problems during pregnancy.
Test Methods and Limitations
Superflex
Detailed Sample Requirements
Serum
| Collection Container(s) | Serum tubes (red top) |
|---|---|
| Collection | Collect blood by venipuncture, allow it to clot, and separate the serum by centrifugation as quickly as possible. |
| Sample Condition | Serum samples can be stored for at least 30 days at +2 – +8 degrees Celsius |
| Shipping | Ship overnight at +2 – +8 degrees Celsius ensuring receipt within 2 days of collection. |