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Test ID BLOD0666 Fibrinogen

Specimen Type/Requirements

Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma, Double Spun Platelet Poor

 

See Coagulation Testing and Platelet Poor Plasma Preparation

 

This test requires its own frozen aliquot.  Plasma can only be thawed once.

The 3.2% Sodium Citrate tube must be filled to appropriate volume to acquire the 9:1 blood to anticoagulant ratio that is critical for valid results.

 

Test is affected by hemolysis.  Test is not affected by lipemia.

Specimen Volume

 Preferred Volume     1.0 mL   
 Minimum Volume     0.5 mL   

 

Stability/Transport

Sodium Citrate Platelet Poor Plasma Specimen:

 Room Temperature     8 hours     
 Refrigerated     Not Acceptable     
 Frozen     1 month     Preferred for transport   

Whole Blood Sodium Citrate Specimen:

 Room Temperature      4 Hours    Preferred for transport    
 Refrigerated    Not Acceptable    
 Frozen  Not Acceptable  

 

Performed Test Frequency

Monday through Sunday

Methodology

Mechanical

Performing Lab

Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls

CPT

85384

Coverage Limitations

This test has limited coverage – If applicable, please submit: 
Commercial Insurance Patient Waiver (Non-Medicare)