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:
- Centrifuge the primary tube within four hours of draw
- Transfer plasma to an aliquot tube
- Centrifuge the aliquot tube
- Transfer plasma to a second aliquot tube
- Freeze the second aliquot tube
Rejection Criteria
- Specimens that are clotted
- Visible hemolysis
- 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