Fibrinogen

Pathology category

Haematology

Code

FIB

Referral code

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ICE/Standard

Test information

Must be analysed within 6 hours of venepuncture

Guidelines

Pre-analytical

Lipaemic, jaundiced or haemolysed samples may present problems with testing.Sample transport should be at 4-25C and reach the laboratory ASAPPlease note: the samples must arrive the same day as collection otherwise they will be rejected by the laboratory

Reference range

2.0 – 6.0 g/lBased on Dacie & Lewis 9th Ed. with adjustment for population variation.

Tube type

Tube type info

2.7ml blue top citrate1.8ml blue top citrate with white cover (paediatrics)1.0ml blue top citrate MiniCollect tube (paediatrics)

Special requirements

Minimum volume

1 tube minimum 90% full – 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