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Useful For
Evaluation of fibrinogen deficiency
Measuring fibrinogen in patients with elevated plasma levels of fibrin degradation products, patients receiving heparin, and in patients with antibodies to thrombin (following surgical use of topical bovine thrombin)
Identifying afibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and dysfibrinogenemia when ordered in combination with fibrinogen activity (FIBTP / Fibrinogen, Plasma)
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric
Reporting Name
Fibrinogen Antigen, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate at 9:1 ratio)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Send refrigerated.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Reference Values
≥18 years: 196-441 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients that are less than 18 years of age.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
Test Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
85385
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIBAG | Fibrinogen Antigen, P | 3256-5 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIBAG | Fibrinogen Antigen, P | 3256-5 |