Pre-term Labour Markers

Pre-term Labour Markers

Pre-term delivery is a serious complication of pregnancy and several markers are used to assess the risk of pre-term delivery.

The Weqas Pre-term Labour Marker (PTLM) suite of programmes were launched in February 2013, starting with Foetal Fibronectin and then the further additions of phosphorylated IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-1 programmes. Separate programmes are provided for Foetal Fibronectin, phosphorylated IGFBP-1 and IGFBP-1. All are accredited to ISO 17043 (UKAS accredited testing laboratory no.4301)

Foetal Fibronectin (fFN)
Frequency: Bimonthly
Samples: 2 (0.6 mL)
Material: Synthetic Amniotic Fluid containing purified fFN

Key features: Liquid stable samples are supplied ready to use; no pre-analytical preparation is required. Qualitative and Quantitative reporting available, with interpretations based on cut-offs of 50 and 200 ng/mL (EQUiPP study 2014). Linear related panel distributed covering the clinically relevant range. Programme assesses both site and device performance, including bias, within and between batch imprecision and linearity.

phIGFBP-1
Frequency: Bimonthly
Samples: 2 (1.0 mL)
Material: Synthetic Amniotic Fluid containing semi-purified IGFBP-1

Key features: Liquid stable samples are supplied ready to use; no pre-analytical preparation is required. Linear related panel distributed covering the clinically relevant range. Programme assesses both site and device performance, including bias, within and between batch imprecision and linearity.

IGFBP-1
Frequency: Bimonthly
Samples: 2 (1.0 mL)
Material: Synthetic Amniotic Fluid containing semi-purified IGFBP-1

Key features: Liquid stable samples are supplied ready to use; no pre-analytical preparation is required. Linear related panel distributed covering the clinically relevant range. Programme assesses both site and device performance, including bias, within and between batch imprecision and linearity.

Pre Term Labour Marker Programme
AnalyteApprox. Range Covered
Quantitative fFN0 - 400ng/ml
Qualitative fFNNegative / Positive
phIGFBP-1Negative / Positive
IGFBP-1Negative / Positive

fFN = Fetal Fibronectin (US)

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