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HelpTest Code FIBAG Fibrinogen Antigen, Plasma
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate at 9:1 ratio)
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot plasma into plastic vial. Send refrigerated.
CMH COLLECTION: 2.7 mL in light blue vacutainer
Specimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 30 days | ||
| Ambient | 72 hours |
Useful For
Evaluation of fibrinogen deficiency
Measuring fibrinogen in patients with elevated plasma levels of fibrin degradation products, patients receiving heparin, and in patients with antibodies to thrombin (following surgical use of topical bovine thrombin)
Identifying afibrinogenemia, hypofibrinogenemia, and dysfibrinogenemia when ordered in combination with fibrinogen activity (FIBTP / Fibrinogen, Plasma)
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 to 3 daysReporting Name
Fibrinogen Antigen, PReference Values
≥18 years: 196-441 mg/dL
Reference values have not been established for patients that are less than 18 years of age.
Method Name
Immunoturbidimetric
Performing Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85385