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Test Code LAB314 Fibrinogen

Useful For

Identification of congenital afibrinogenemia, disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolytic activity. 
Fibrinogen levels are decreased with hereditary afibrinogenemia, intravascular coagulation, primary and secondary fibrinolysis and liver disease.  Increased levels may be seen with inflammation, pregnancy and in women taking oral contraceptives.

Performing Laboratory

  • Asante Rogue Regional Medical Center (ARRMC)
  • Asante Three Rivers Medical Center (ATRMC)
  • Ashland Community Hospital (AACH)

 

Performing Department

Hematology

Specimen Required

Blue top tube - Refer to ORDER OF DRAW

 

Note:  The ratio of blood to anticoagulant is critical

Vacutainers must draw their full volume.

Syringe Draw:     

2.7 mL blood in 3 mL Blue top tube

1.8 mL blood in 2 mL Blue top tube

 

Specimens will not be accepted if tubes are not filled to their correct volume

If multiple tests are drawn, draw coagulation studies first or second

Specimen Minimum Volume

1 properly filled 2 mL Blue top tube

Specimen Stability Information

Stable 4 hours unopened or opened, room temperature or refrigerated

Reject Due To

Quantity not sufficient (QNS)

Lacking Two Patient Identifiers:

         1-Patient's First & Last name 

         2-Patient's Date of Birth

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Routine - same day

ASAP - 2 hours after receipt of specimen in lab

STAT - 1 hour after receipt of specimen in lab

Method Name

Turbidimetric clot detection by measuring change in optical density

CPT Code Information

85384  -  Fibrinogen

Billing Code

2010346

Secondary ID

Factor I