CPT/HCPCS
85384
Order Code
CA002
Turnaround Time
24 hours
Specimen Requirements
Specimen Source
Plasma
Transport Container
(Specimen Container)
(Specimen Container)
Light Blue (Na-Citrate)
Preferred Specimens
Plasma
Minimum Volume (uL)
90% fill required
Collection Instructions
(Transport Temperature)
(Transport Temperature)
Transport at Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
| Temperature | Period |
|---|---|
| Room temperature | 72 hours |
| Refrigerated | |
| Frozen | Unacceptable |
Reject Criteria
Gross Hemolysis
Clotted Specimen
Special Instructions
Correct ratio of blood to citrate is critical. Do not overfill or underfill collection tube. Mix by inversion 4 times. Do not pool plasma from multiple tubes. For non-heparinized patients, maintain specimen at room temperature. Do not uncap. Non-heparinized patients are stable up to 72 hours at room temperature. Heparinized patients stable for 24 hours at room temperature.
Test Details
Methodology
Photometry/Optical, Clauss
Clinical Significance
Diagnosis of homozygous and heterozygous fibrinogen deficiency as well as dysfibrinogenemia; diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation, fibrinogen levels can be used to assess the effectiveness of thrombolytic therapy.
Reference Ranges
175 – 425mg/dl
