Also known as: ANTIGENIC FIBRINOGEN, FIBRINOGEN ANTIGEN, IMMUNOFIBRINOGEN, IMFI, I204
Test Contains (LOINC): Fibrinogen (3255-7), Fibrinogen Ag (3256-5), Fibrinogen Ratio Ag/Functional (31158-9)
Sample Type: Platelet-Poor Plasma
Preferred Container: Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top) Tube
Minimal Sample Volume: 1.5 mL
Handling Instructions
Transfer 2 mL platelet-poor plasma to a Standard Transport Tube.
Client Transport Temperature: Critical Frozen
Specimen Stability: Ambient: 4 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Unsuitable Specimen: Serum, EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
Frequency: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday
Expected Turn Around: 3 – 5 Days
Responsible Dept: Reference Lab
Referral Lab Code: 0030137
Methodology: Electromagnetic Mechanical Clot Detection/Radial Immunodiffusion
Notes: Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
