FIBRINOGEN

Test Code: 284Specimen 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: 85384Testing Location: AML
SPECIMEN/STABILITY TYPE
Temperature:

Plasma Citrate (Light Blue Top)

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Frozen
 
14
 
Days

Plasma pour off (Light Blue Top)

Ambient
 
24
 
Hours
Frozen
 
14
 
Days
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