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Fibrinogen, Plasma

Test Code
56


CPT Codes
85384

Preferred Specimen


Container/Tube: Light blue-top (citrate) tube
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Blood to anticoagulant ratio is critical.
Note: 1. Results may be affected by hematocrit >55%.  2. Tube should remain stoppered. 




Transport Temperature
Ambient


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Grossly hemolyzed, clotted blood, or an insufficient specimen is not acceptable.


Methodology
Clotting Method of Clauss

Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday


Reference Range
200-400 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <80 mg/dL


Clinical Significance
Useful for evaluation and monitoring of consumptive coagulopathy.  


Performed By
CoxHealth



The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.