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Order Code LAB2606 Fibrinogen, Blood

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV FIBRINOGEN

LAB2606

FBG

 

Useful For

Monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis

Specimen Requirements

Draw a full, light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube. For pediatric (minimum ) volume use the 1.8 mL tube.  Allow tube to fill completely. Invert gently several times to mix blood.  If collected offsite, please send frozen platelet-poor plasma.

Specimen Stability

Specimen Type Temperature Stability      
Whole Blood Ambient 4 hours
Platelet Poor Plasma (See below) Frozen 2 weeks

 

Platelet Poor Plasma Instructions:

  1. Centrifuge the primary tube within four hours of draw
  2. Transfer plasma to an aliquot tube
  3. Centrifuge the aliquot tube
  4. Transfer plasma to a second aliquot tube
  5. Freeze the second aliquot tube

Rejection Criteria

  1. Specimens that are clotted
  2. Visible hemolysis
  3. Tube volume below minimum fill line (<90% expected fill) or above maximum fill line

Reference Values

  • 200-393 mg/dL
  • Critical value (automatic call-back):  < 100 mg/dL

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Performing Laboratory

Ridgeview Medical Center Laboratory

Methodology

Photo-Optical Clot Detection

Test Classification and CPT Coding

85384