Test Code 8413 Fibrinogen

Important Note

Must be filled above the line at the top of the tube.

Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I)

concentration of acquired or congenital origin.

Monitoring severity and treatment of disseminated

intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis.

Copley Hospital

Photo-Optical

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma)

Container/Tube: Light-Blue Tube

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: Full Tube

Collection Instructions:

1. If using a butterfly collection set up, draw a waste tube

first before the coagulation tube.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Keep specimen at room temperature during transport.

Normal: 200 - 400 mg / dL

Room Temperature: 4 Hours

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

Fibrinogen

85384