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FIBRINOGEN

Test Code
LAB314


CPT Codes
85384

Preferred Specimen
3.2% Sodium Citrate light blue tube


Minimum Volume
2.7 mL


Instructions
"1.(1) FULL, light blue-top (3.2% citrate) tube. 2. Draw and discard a tube prior to light-blue (citrate) tube."


Transport Container
3.2% Sodium Citrate light blue tube


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Mechanical Clot Detection

Setup Schedule
Set Up:DAILY Report Available: Routine 4 hours/ STAT 1 hour


Reference Range
Fibrinogen mg/dl 164-533 Critical values: <100 or >999


Clinical Significance
"Fibrinogen is the final substrate in the coagulation cascade. It is converted to fibrin by the action of thrombin formed in the final stage of clotting. The formation of a solid gel or fibrin network signals the completion of coagulation. Fibrinogen has been described as an acute phase reactant protein and may be elevated in many infectious disease states, in pregnancy, and in certain myeloproliferative disorders. Deficiencies of fibrinogen are frequently secondary to thrombolytic therapy, or in association with disseminated intravascular coagulation."


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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.