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Test Code FIB Fibrinogen

Acceptable Collection Tube(s) or Specimen

Blue

Specimen Draw Volume

2.0 mL

Processing Instructions

Draw 2.7 ml in a Blue Top tube. Tube must be filled appropriately to the fill line to ensure accurate results. Centrifuge, aliquot, centrifuge again, aliquot and freeze.

Stability

Stability: Plasma: Room temp 24 hrs, Refrigerated 24 hrs, Frozen 4 months. Whole Blood: tubes left capped/unspun are stable for 24 hours at room temperature.

Performed Test Frequency

Everyday

Methodology

Clotting

CPT(s)

85384

Performing Location

MercyOne Des Moines Laboratory, Hematology

Cerner Test Code

FIB

Rejection Criteria

Rejection criteria:  hemolyzed specimens.