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Fibrinogen

Test Code
FIB


Alias/See Also
Epic: LAB314


CPT Codes
85384

Preferred Specimen

Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma
Collection Container: Light blue top (citrate)
Specimen Volume: 1 mL




Minimum Volume

0.5 mL




Instructions
  1. Draw blood into a light blue (sodium citrate) tube.  Be sure to fill tubes completely.
  2. Mix gently 5 to 6 times (do not over mix).
  3. Centrifuge the sample for 10 minutes.
  4. Using a pipette, aliquot plasma into a plastic vial being careful not disturb the buffy coat.
  5. Centrifuge the plasma sample a second time for 10 minutes
  6. Using a pipette, aliquot the top portion of plasma into a plastic vial.  Be careful not to disturb the sediment at the bottom (leave approx. 0.25 mL of plasma at the bottom).
  7. Label each tube as "Plasma."
  8. Immediately freeze samples
 For complete instructions, see Platelet Poor Plasma Instructions.


Transport Container

Plastic screw-cap vial



Specimen Stability

Room temperature: 4 hours
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 1 month




Setup Schedule

Daily




Report Available

1 day




Reference Range
189 - 458 mg/dL


Performing Laboratory
Inova Laboratories
2832 Juniper Street
Fairfax, VA 22031



Last Updated: March 7, 2023
Last Review: N. Wolford, March 7, 2023


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.