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HelpTest Code LAB314 Fibrinogen
Intended Use
Useful for detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital origin. Monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis.
Methodology
Coagulometric (Turbidimetric), Clauss method
Performing Laboratory
RCH- SPH
Specimen Requirements
Required: Platelet-poor plasma (sodium citrate)
Collection Container/tube: Light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1.0 mL (minimum volume 0.5 mL)
Collection Instructions: Spin down, remove plasma and spin plasma again. Hemolyzed and/or refrigerated samples will be rejected. Forward promptly.
Additional Information: Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours
Frozen (Preferred): 14 days
Do NOT refrigerate
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday
Test Classification and CPT Coding
85384