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HelpTest ID FIBTP Fibrinogen, Plasma
Useful For
Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital origin
Monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis
Method Name
Turbidimetric
Reporting Name
Fibrinogen, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Required
Specimen Type: Platelet-poor plasma
Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions:
1. For complete instructions, see Coagulation Guidelines for Specimen Handling and Processing.
2. Centrifuge, transfer all plasma into a plastic vial, and centrifuge plasma again.
3. Aliquot plasma into plastic vial leaving 0.25 mL in the bottom of centrifuged vial.
4. Freeze plasma immediately (no longer than 4 hours after collection) at -20° C or, ideally, at -40° C or below.
Additional Information: Double-centrifuged specimen is critical for accurate results as platelet contamination may cause spurious results.
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Ambient | 24 hours |
Reference Values
200-393 mg/dL
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Sunday
Report Available
Same day/1 dayPerforming 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
85384
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIBTP | Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| FIBTP | Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |