Fibrinogen

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

FIB

Referral code

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ICE/Standard

Test information

Must be analysed within 24 hours of venepuncture

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Lipaemic or jaundiced samples may cause problems with testing.

Haemolysed, underfilled or clotted will be rejected

Sample transport should be at 4-25C and reach the laboratory ASAP

Please note: samples >24 hours old will be rejected by the laboratory

Reference range

2.0 – 6.0 g/l

Based on Dacie & Lewis 12th Ed. with adjustment for local population variation.

Tube type

Tube type info

2.7ml blue top citrate

1.8ml blue top citrate with white cover (paediatrics)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 90% full (to the thick black line on the bottle) – essential to ensure 1:9 ratio of anticoagulant:blood

Assay frequency

Routine

TAT Inpatient (urgent)

1 hour

TAT Inpatient

4 hours

TAT GP/Outpatient

4 hours

Referral lab

local