ProteoGenix provides at no cost IAI specimen collection kits which contain a test requisition form, complete instructions and all specimen containers/materials necessary for shipment of amniotic fluid specimens to the ProteoGenix Clinical Laboratory for testing. Amniotic fluid is required for the ProteoGenix Clinical Laboratory intraamniotic infection molecular, chemistry and microbiology tests.
 
Please contact ProteoGenix Client Services via the toll-free phone/fax numbers or e-mail address provided below and ProteoGenix specimen collection kits will be provided to you at no cost.

email: clientservices@proteogenix.com
phone: (888) 429-7935
fax: (714) 429-7853

ProteoGenix test order forms and specimen collection kit instructions are also available for download by clicking on the buttons below:

Everything you need is inside the ProteoGenix Amniotic Fluid Specimen Collection Kit

Please contact Client Services to order your ProteoGenix Amniotic Fluid Specimen Collection Kit:
email: clientservices@proteogenix.com
phone: (888) 429-7935

Amniotic Fluid Processing Instructions

The Amniotic Fluid Specimen Kit is the only acceptable set of specimen containers that can be used for the ProteoGenix Clinical Laboratory molecular, chemistry and microbiology tests.

For PCR testing - complete the following steps using the sterile 5-mL transport tube labeled “Amniotic Fluid Molecular PCR Assays”. 
NOTE: must use ProteoGenix tubes to prevent contamination. No other containers are acceptable.
a. Using aseptic technique, remove the cap from tube.
b. Inject 1.0 mL of amniotic fluid into the tube. (minimum required volume 0.5 ml).
c. Recap the tube tightly.

For Aerobic culture, Anaerobic culture, Mycoplasma culture and/or Gram stain - complete the following three steps utilizing Port-A-Cul™ vial:

Write patient’s ID on the Port-A-Cul™ vial and specimen transport tube labels. Fill the Port-A-Cul™ vial first and then dispense the remaining amniotic fluid in the two sterile 5-mL transport tubes.
Fill the Port-A-Cul™ vial:
a. Remove the green flip cap on the vial, exposing the rubber stopper.
b. Using aseptic technique, replace the amniotic fluid collection needle with another sterile needle.
c. Expel any air from the syringe.
d. Using a sterile alcohol swab, cleanse the rubber stopper.
e. Puncture the rubber stopper and slowly inject 2 to 3 mL of fluid into the vial.
f. Retain syringe and the remaining fluid.

For Glucose testing - complete the following steps using the sterile 5-mL transport tube labeled "Amniotic Fluid Chemistry Assays".
a. Using aseptic technique, remove the cap from tube.
b. Inject 0.5 mL of amniotic fluid into the tube. (minimum required volume 0.1 ml).
c. Recap the tube tightly.

Pack tubes and send to ProteoGenix for testing.
a. Insert the two transport tubes and vial into the absorbent pouch and then place it into the 95 KPa transport bag.
b. Complete information required on the provided ProteoGenix Test Requisition Form.
c. Ship at ambient temperature to ProteoGenix Clinical Laboratory within 24 hours of collection.

Call ProteoGenix Client Services for specimen pickup at 888-429-7935