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HelpTest ID PTFIB PT-Fibrinogen, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Secondary ID
65820Useful For
Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor I) concentration of acquired or congenital origin
Differentiating hypofibrinogenemia from dysfibrinogenemia
Specimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | Reject |
| Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of as a reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
261-595 mg/dL
In normal full-term newborns and in healthy premature infants (30-36 weeks gestation), fibrinogen is near adult levels (>150) and remains at adult levels throughout childhood.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
85385