Fibrinogen

Test Code

FIBR

CPT Codes
85384

Preferred Specimen

Citrate BLUE (BLU)

Instructions

Collect whole blood in 3.2% buffered sodium citrate (9:1 blood to sodium citrate). Venipuncture must be atraumatic.

Specimen Stability

Refrigerated/Ambient Temperature: Specimens for Fibrinogen assay when kept at 2 to 4°C or 18 to 24°C, should be tested within 4 hours from the time of specimen collection.
Frozen Plasma: If testing is to be delayed more than 4 hours after collection, immediately separate plasma into a clean, polystyrene tube, cap, and store below –20°C up to two weeks or -70°C up to 6 months.

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

Reject hemolyzed, clotted, overfilled tubes or short draw (<90%) samples

Methodology
Diagnostic Stago

Setup Schedule

24x7

Report Available

24x7

Limitations

AMR: 60-1200 mg/dL

Reference Range

Reference Range: 200-490 mg/dL
Critical <100 mg/dL
Critical Labor and Delivery Units: <200 mg/dL

Clinical Significance

Determine if fibrinogen deficiency is cause of bleeding.

Performing Laboratory
CRMC Laboratory
CCMC Laboratory
FHSH Laboratory

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.