Test Code FIB Fibrinogen, Plasma

Performing Laboratory

Chilton Hospital Laboratory-Hematology

Clot Detection

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: Light-blue top (3.2% sodium citrate)

Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Rejection:

1. Clotted blood

2. Insufficient specimen

Ambient

Normal Range: 200-450 mg/dL

Critical Value (automatic call): <150 mg/dL

Monday through Sunday

Available STAT

Turnaround Time:

Routine-8 hours