Test Code Fib Fibrinogen Level
Useful For
A decrease of the fibrinogen level is observed in DIC, fibrinolysis and hereditary diseases.
Patient Preparation
No special patient preparation required
Special Collection Instructions
Properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant); 3.2% NaCitrate tube
Collection Method
Venous Draw; properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant)
Minimum Volume
0.5 ml of plasma from a properly filled 1.8 mL or 2.7 mL NaCitrate (light blue) tube
Container
Light Blue Sodium Citrate
Preferred Specimen
2.7mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate)
Acceptable Specimens
1.8 mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube
Reference or Target Ranges
UH: 200 - 393 mg/dL
WCH: 174 – 440 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
<90 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
Icterus Threshold | N/A |
Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
Interfering Subtances/Other | Short draws, over draws, clotted, improperly labeled, hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples, samples > 24 hours from collection |
Specimen Stability
Ambient | Plasma – 24 hours |
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | N/A |
Frozen(-70°C to -20°C) | 15 Days@ -20°C; 1 year @ -70°C |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time | Stat:1 hour on arrival to lab Routine:4 hours on arrival to lab |
Stat Availability | Yes |
Performing Bench | Coagulation |
Methodology/Method Description | UH: Werfen ACL TOPS - Photo-optical clot-detection system WCH: Stago Satellite - Eletromagnetic mechanical clot detection system |
Special Handling
Once sample is received in Lab- testing must be performed on Platelet Poor Plasma
Additional Information/Important Notes
Platelet poor plasma must be used for this test.
CPT Codes
85384