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Fibinogen
Test CodeLAB314
CPT Codes
85384
Preferred Specimen
Light blue top tube (Citrated blood 9:1 (blood to anticoagulant) 3.2% sodium citrate)
Minimum Volume
1.0 ml (1.0 ml minimum) citrated platelet-poor plasma
Specimen Stability
4 hours room temp; Separated from cells: 1 day refrigerated, 1 week frozen
Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Overfilled or underfilled tubes; Clotted or hemolyzed specimens, patients with a HCT >55%
Methodology
Clauss Method
Setup Schedule
Mon-Sun
Reference Range
200-393 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
An increase of the fibrinogen level is observed in cases of diabetes, inflammatory syndromes and obesity. A
decrease of the fibrinogen level is observed in DIC, fibrinolysis, thrombolytic therapy and hereditary diseases
decrease of the fibrinogen level is observed in DIC, fibrinolysis, thrombolytic therapy and hereditary diseases
Performing Laboratory
Piedmont Athens Regional
