| impact of the fetal fibronectin assay on admissions for preterm labor. | the aim of the study was to determine whether use of the fetal fibronectin assay would decrease the number of admissions to labor and delivery for diagnosis and treatment of preterm labor. study design: a prospective cohort design was used to compare preterm labor admissions during a 12-month period of fetal fibronectin assay use (study) against a baseline period before fetal fibronectin assay was implemented as standard protocol. patients coming to the physician's office or hospital with signs ... | 1999 | 10076132 |