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Order Code LAB2606 Fibrinogen, Blood

Additional Codes

Test Name in EPIC

EPIC Test Code           

Mnemonic

RV FIBRINOGEN

LAB2606

FBG

PRIOR TO 8/1/21: FIB

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

  • 178 - 475 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