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Fibrinogen

Message
Patient plasma should be tested within 4 hours (centrifuged or uncentrifuged)


Test Code
FIBR


Preferred Specimen
1 mL 2.7 mL Sodium Citrate Light Blue Top Tube


Instructions
"Invert tube gently three or four times immediately after venipuncture. Tube must be to fill line to ensure plasma to anticoagulant ratio.
Testing Frequency: 24/7"


Transport Container
BLUE, Na Citrate


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Stability: Plasma should be tested within 4 hours


Methodology
A modification of the Clauss fibrinogen method

Reference Range
"M Up to 999 Years 200 - 400 mg/dL
F Up to 999 Years 200 - 400 mg/dL"




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.