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Test Code
FIBR
Test Name
Fibrinogen
CPT Codes
85384
Expected Turnaround Time
1 day
Clinical Utility
Used in the evaluation of coagulation disorders, fibrinogen deficiency and DIC.
Specimen and Container Info

Specimen Type: Plasma

Collection Container: 1 Full Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate)  
Collection Instructions

Blood should be collected in a blue-top tube containing 3.2% buffered sodium citrate. Evacuated collection tubes must be filled to completion to ensure a proper blood-to-anticoagulant ratio.
Processing and Submission Instructions

Create platelet poor plasma according to the Specimen Collection and Processing Guidelines for Coagulation Testing.

Transport Instructions
  • Inpatient: Transport to the laboratory at room temperature.
  • Outpatient: Transport to the laboratory frozen. 
Stability Requirements

Room Temperature

4 hours

Frozen

Platelet poor plasma: 14 days 
Causes for Rejection
  • Clotted specimen
  • Tube not properly filled
  • Specimen thawed in transit
  • Sample past stability
Methodology
Mechanical Clot Detection
Reference Intervals
SexAgeReference IntervalUnit
FemaleAll Age Groups180-500mg/dL
MaleAll Age Groups180-500mg/dL
Critical Values

HNL Lab Medicine Critical Values
Performing Location
Carbon Hospital, Cedar Crest Hospital, Dickson City Hospital, Hazleton Hospital, Hecktown Oaks Hospital, Muhlenberg Hospital, Pocono Hospital, Redeemer Health, Schuylkill Hospital
Alternate Names

Factor 1

Testing Schedule
Routine daily, STAT testing available
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