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Fibrinogen
Components
Name | Method | Department | Units |
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Fibrinogen |
Clot detection |
Core Lab, Coagulation | mg/dL |
Specimen Requirements
Whole blood
Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
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PreferredBlue plastic tube (Citrate) |
2.7 mL | 2.7 mL |
AlternateBlue plastic tube (Citrate) |
1.8 mL | 1.8 mL |
Stability
Room temperature - 12 hour(s)
Specimen Preparation
- Do not centrifuge
- Fill tubes to appropriate mark.
- Mix by gentle inversion immediately after collection
- Transport to the lab immediately after collection
- Keep at room temperature
Platelet poor plasma
Container Type | Container Size | Specimen Volume |
---|---|---|
PreferredBlue plastic tube (Citrate) |
2.7 mL | 2.7 mL |
Stability
Frozen - 2 week(s) |
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AlternateBlue plastic tube (Citrate) |
1.8 mL | 1.8 mL |
Stability
Frozen - 2 week(s) |
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Specimen Preparation
- Fill tubes to appropriate mark.
- Mix by gentle inversion immediately after collection
- Centrifuge, remove plasma/serum and freeze
- Plasma must be platelet free
Reasons for Rejection
- Over or under filled tube
- Clotted specimen
- Not received within specified time frame
- Gross hemolysis
- Wrong collection tube
- Capillary specimen
- Specimen collected in glass tube
Comments
Indicate collection method on sample. Centrifuge citrate tubes according to Lab policy, remove platelet-poor plasma, pool the plasma, aliquot and freeze. Send a minimum of two (2) aliquots of plasma.
CPT Code
- 85384