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HelpTest Code LAB0200840 Fibrinogen, Plasma
Methodology
Clauss Photometric Clot Detection
Fibrinogen assay is useful for detecting increased or decreased
fibrinogen (Factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital
origin, and for monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated
intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis.
Performing Laboratory
CentraCare Laboratory Services
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma
Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: 1.8 ml or 2.7 ml tube (bood draw must be within minimum and maximum fill lines on tube)
Collection Instructions: Spin down, remove plasma, and spin plasma again.
Specimen Transport Temperature
Ambient 4 hours//Frozen 2 weeks
Reference Values
230-575 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <50 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85384