Soluble Fibrin Monomer

Message

Sendout, UCI test code: XSFM (performed by ARUP)

Test Code

LAB1118

Alias/See Also

Protamine sulfate
XSFM

CPT Codes
85366, 99001

Preferred Specimen

1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma from a light blue (sodium citrate) tube

Minimum Volume

1.0 mL

Instructions

Separate plasma from cells ASAP. Critical Frozen: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Transport Container

Plastic vial

Transport Temperature

Frozen

Specimen Stability

Frozen (preferred): 2 weeks
Refrigerated: 4 hours
Ambient: 2 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Specimens that exceed stated stability, unlabeled/mislabeled/mismatched specimens, specimens submitted in leaking containers, serum, hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens

Methodology
Qualitative Hemagglutination

FDA Status
Approved

Setup Schedule

Sunday through Saturday

Report Available

1-2 days

Limitations

Activation of specimen due to poor venipuncture technique may cause false-positive results.

Reference Range

Included with report

Performing Laboratory
ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah

Additional Information
Soluble Fibrin Monomer

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.