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Fibrinogen, Plasma

Message
Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
FIB


CPT Codes
85384

Instructions
Draw a full, light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube. Invert tube several times to mix blood. Avoid hemolysis. Note: Unspun specimen is stable for 2 hours at ambient temperature and 4 hours refrigerated.


Transport Container
Light Blue Top


Transport Temperature
Centrifuged samples are stable for 4 hours at room temperature.


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood is not acceptable.


Methodology
Optical Density

Reference Range
150.0-350.0 seconds


Clinical Significance
Useful for detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen concentration of acquired or congenital origin. Also for monitoring the severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis.



Last Updated: December 20, 2013


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.