Fibrinogen Activity

CPT Code(s):

85384

Specimen Requirements:

Type: Plasma, sodium citrate, platelet-poor

Container/Tube: Light blue (3.2 percent sodium citrate)

Sample Volume: 2 mL of platelet-poor plasma (0.5 mL minimum)

Storage:

  • Ambient: 8 hours
  • Frozen: 1 month
Unacceptable Conditions:

  • Clotted or hemolyzed samples
  • EDTA plasma
  • Serum
Specimen Retention Time: 5 days

Use:

This test is used to detect increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital origin. It also monitors the severity and treatment of disseminated intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis.

Methodology:

Electromagnetic endpoint detection

Reported:

Within 24 hours

Performed:

Monday - Friday