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Fibrinogen

Test Code
LAB314


Alias/See Also
FIB


CPT Codes
85384

Instructions
Routine venipuncture; do not use syringe for collectionBlue top (sodium citrate) tube2.7 mL; 90% of tube must be filled.


Specimen Stability
Room temperature, stable 12 hours.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Tube <90% full; visible hemolysis; clotted specimen; improperly labeled specimen blood collected with anticoagulants such as EDTA, heparin, oxalate, or citrate


Methodology
Turbidimetric clot detection (optical density)

Setup Schedule
Daily


Report Available
Urgent: 4 hours; inpatient STAT: 1 hour; outpatient STAT: 2 hours


Reference Range
219-481 mg/dL Critical Values: Less than 60 or greater than 1500 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
CH CHOMP HOSPITAL LAB (831-625-4811): CH COAGULATION



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.