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HelpTest Code FIBR Fibrinogen, Plasma
Methodology
Photometric
Useful for investigating bleeding tendencies and for potential of
thrombotic events.
Performing Laboratory
St. Clair Hospital Laboratory
Specimen Requirements
1 light blue-top (sodium citrate) tube (0.3 mL of sodium citrate
plasma). Separate and freeze specimen immediately. Send specimen
frozen in plastic vial. Test must be completed within 4
hours.
Note: If multiple tubes are being drawn,
see “Order of Draw Instructions”
in “Specimen Collection, Preparation, and
Transport” in “General Information.”
Reference Values
210-450 mg/dL
Critical value (automatic call-back): <80 mg/dL
Day(s) Test Set Up
Monday through Sunday