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.