Quantitative cervicovaginal fetal fibronectin measured from 18 to 21 weeks of gestation has similar predictive value as measurement at 22-27 weeks of gestation for prediction of spontaneous preterm birth. Low fibronectin concentrations are associated with spontaneous preterm birthrates approaching population background levels.
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