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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