FIBRINOGEN LEVEL

Synonyms:
Computer Code: (FIBR)
Specimen Collection: 2.7 mL (blue top tube) 90% full
Minimum Volume: 1.8 mL (blue top tube) 90% full
Handling Instructions for Offsite Areas: Maintain at room temperature. If specimen cannot be transported within 2 hours, centrifuge at 3,000 rpm for 20 minutes. Using a plastic pipette, transfer plasma to plastic tube and freeze plasma.
Reference Values: 172-483 MG/DL
Lab Code: Hematology
Requisition: C/H
Test Frequency: Daily
Routine TAT: 4 hrs
Stat TAT: 60 min
CPT Code(s): 85384
LCD or NCD:
Methodology Used:
See Addendum XVII