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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