Fibrinogen
FIB

Methodology: Mechanical Clot Detection
Performed: Mon – Fri
Reported: Within 24 hours

Specimen Requirements:

Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (3.2% Sodium citrate)

Transport: Whole blood, if transported to the lab within 4 hours of collection

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum

Stability: Ambient: Whole blood -  4 hours; Refrigerated: Plasma - 1 day; Frozen: Plasma - 1 week

Notes: If unable to transport immediately, separate plasma from cells and freeze

CPT Code: 85384