Fibrinogen
| Order Code: | FIBG |
| Epic Lab Code: | LAB314 |
| Order Form: | A-1a General Lab or Epic Req |
Hemostasis/Thrombosis
6240 RCP
356-3573
6240 RCP
356-3573
Specimen:
Plasma
Collection Medium:
 |
| Light Blue top tube 1.8 mL (Na Citrate) |
Minimum:
Full draw; 1.8 mL light blue top (mix well). Tube must be at least 90%
full.
Specimen
Instructions:
Must be drawn swiftly with a clean venipuncture (no hematoma). Time
drawn must be indicated.
Testing Schedule:
24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.
Analytic Time:
2 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)
Reference Range:
180-400 mg/dL
Critical value: <80 mg/dL
Critical value: <80 mg/dL
Comments:
Fibrinogen may be performed on the same collection tube as Activated
Partial Thromboplastin time (aPTT) and Prothrombin Time (PT).
Methodology:
Activity by optical clot detection.
CPT Code:
85384