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HelpTest Code PTFIB PT-Fibrinogen, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a coagulation reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Useful For
Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor 1) concentration of acquired or congenital origin
Differentiating hypofibrinogenemia from dysfibrinogenemia
Reporting Name
PT-Fibrinogen, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a coagulation reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
261-595 mg/dL
In normal full-term newborns and in healthy pre-mature infants (30-36 weeks gestation) fibrinogen is near adult levels (>150) and remains at adult levels throughout childhood.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 daySpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85385
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PTFIB | PT-Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PTFIB | PT-Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |