A patient's laboratory test results indicate the presence of fetal fibronectin.This finding is indicative of which of the following?
A)Gestational diabetes
B)Fetal Down syndrome
C)Neural tube defect
D)Premature labor

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The presence of fetal fibronectin is indicative of premature labor. Fetal fibronectin is a protein found in fetal membranes and has been shown to be a reliable predictor of preterm labor. Its presence in the cervix between 22 to 37 weeks of gestation indicates that there is an increased risk of premature delivery within the next 7 to 10 days. It is not a marker for gestational diabetes, fetal Down syndrome or neural tube defect.

A Patient's Laboratory Test Results Indicate the Presence of Fetal