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Fibrinogen
MessagePatient plasma should be tested within 4 hours (centrifuged or uncentrifuged)
Test Code
FIBR
Preferred Specimen
1 mL 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate Light Blue Top Tube
Instructions
"Invert tube gently three or four times immediately after venipuncture. Tube must be to fill line to ensure plasma to anticoagulant ratio.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Testing Frequency: 24/7"
Transport Container
BLUE, Na Citrate
Transport Temperature
Refrigerated
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Plasma should be tested within 4 hours
Methodology
A modification of the Clauss fibrinogen method
Reference Range
"M Up to 999 Years 200 - 400 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 200 - 400 mg/dL"
F Up to 999 Years 200 - 400 mg/dL"