FIBRINOGEN | |
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Test Code: 284 | Specimen Collection: Plasma |
Component: Fibrinogen | Method: Clot Detection |
Collection Notes: Draw to the proper fill level (do not overfill or underfill) because the correct ratio of blood to citrate is critical (9:1). Mix by gentle inversion 5-6 times. Hemolyzed or clotted specimens are not acceptable. Centrifuge and physically separate the plasma using a plastic transfer pipette into a separate plastic transfer tube, Freeze and transport frozen. | |
Clinical Utility: Useful for detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen concentration of acquired or congenital origin. | |
CPT Code: 85384 | Testing Location: AML |
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPETemperature:Plasma Citrate (Light Blue Top) Ambient 24 Hours Frozen 14 Days Plasma pour off (Light Blue Top) Ambient 24 Hours Frozen 14 Days |