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Test Code FIB Fibrinogen

Additional Codes

LAB314

Performing Laboratory

Central Peninsula Hospital

Collection Instructions

Properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant); 3.2% NaCitrate tube

Collection Method

Venipuncture

Container

Light Blue Sodium Citrate

Specimen Type

Preferred

  • 2.7mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate)

 

Acceptable

  • 1.8 mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube

Minimum Volume

0.5 ml of plasma from a properly filled 1.8 mL or 2.7 mL NaCitrate (light blue) tube

Specimen Stability

Ambient (18°C to 24°C) 8 hours
Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) N/A
Frozen (-70°C to -20°C) 2 weeks at -20°C; 6 months at -70°C

Reference or Target Ranges

213-525 mg/dL

Reportable Units

mg/dL

Critical Value

≤ 100 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

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 CPH Coagulation
Methodology/Method Description Stago Compact Max

CPT Codes

85384

Last review/edit date

2025