Test Code Fib FIBRINOGEN LEVEL
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 of plasma from a properly filled 1.8 mL or 2.7 mL NaCitrate (light blue) tube
Container
Light Blue Sodium Citrate tube
Preferred Specimen
2.7 mL Lt Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube
Acceptable Specimen(s)
1.8 mL Lt Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube
Reference or Target Ranges
194-421 mg/dL
Reportable Units
mg/dL
Critical Value
< 50 mg/dL > 800 mg/dL
Reasons for Rejection
Short draws, Over draws, Improperly labeled, > 24 hours from collection
Specimen Stability
Plasma:
Ambient |
24 Hours |
Refrigerated |
15 Days |
Performance Information
Days and Time Performed |
24/7 |
Expected Turn Around Time |
Stat: 1 Hour, Routine: 4 Hours |
Stat Availability |
Yes |
Performing Bench |
CRMC Coagulation |
Methodology/Method Description |
CS-2500 |
Methodology/Method Description
CS-2500 photo-optical detection
CPT Codes
85384