Fibrinogen (PRISMA HEALTH)

Test Code

1230100221

Alias/See Also

LAB314: Fibrinogen
LAB8026:
LAB314A: Fibrinogen | FGEN

CPT Codes
85384x1

Preferred Specimen

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BCH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BPH HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
THL HOSPITAL LAB: LT BLUE TOP-CITRATE (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5

Other Acceptable Specimens

GMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
GMH HOSPITAL LAB: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: N/A
PMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
OMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
BEH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
GRMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
LCMH HOSPITAL LAB: GREINER BLUE TOP: (Room Temperature) Min Vol: .5
RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL: NA CITRATE ALIQUOT: (Frozen) Min Vol: .5

Instructions

Blood tubes must be filled to the stated volume. Over- or under-filled tubes will be rejected. Deliver to lab immediately, NOT on ice or exposed to cold. Adult: 2.7 mL exactly in (Lt blue tube) *Pediatric: 1.8 mL exactly in pediatric coag tube*

Transport Temperature

Lab Only: Centrifuge ASAP; test within 1 hour or double spin, remove plasma and freeze. Stability: 2 hours @ 15-25°C (note centrifugation requirement); 1 month @ -20°C

Report Available

GMH HOSPITAL LAB
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 240 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

RHC HOSPITAL LAB CENTRAL
STAT: 60 min
Routine: 120 min
Extended TAT: No TAT min
Timed: No TAT min
Life or Death: 60 min

Last Updated: March 6, 2023

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