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Catalog ID Fibrinogen Fibrinogen

CPOE Test Name

Fibrinogen

Synonyms

Factor I

Specimen Type

Plasma

Specimen Requirements

Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube; 2.7 mL blood

Causes for Rejection

Improper filling especially underfilling;

wrong tube;

clotted or hemolyzed;

improper labeling;

delay in transport

Turn Around Time

1 hour

CPT / HCPCS Code

85384

Performing Lab

Core Laboratory BI 2023 721-2120

Critical Values

0-28 days: ≤150mg/dL;

>28 days: ≤50 mg/dL

Storage and Transport

Room temperature. Transport to the lab immediately.

Special Instructions

Always allow blue top/citrate tubes to fill completely.

Reference Range

200 – 400 mg/dL

Methodology

Clauss clot assay

CPT/HCPCS Code

85384

EPIC Orderable Procedure

LAB314