Fibrinogen Antigen
Test Mnemonic
FIBRAG
CPT Codes
- 85385 - QTY (1)
LOINC ®
3256-5
Performing Laboratory
ARUP
Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 mL | Plasma | Sodium citrate (Lt. Blue) | Frozen, Critical | Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered. |
Minimum Specimen Requirements
| Volume | Type | Container | Collect Temperature | Transport Temperature | Special Instructions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 mL |
Stability
| Environmental Condition | Description |
|---|---|
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated | Unacceptable |
| Frozen | 1 month |
Days Performed
Sun - Sat
Turnaround Time
3 - 6 days
Methodology
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Radial Immunodiffusion (RID) |
Reference Range
| Fibrinogen Antigen | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sex | Age From | Age To | Type | Range | Range Unit |
| Normal | 149 - 353 | mg/dL |
Special Info
3.2% sodium citrate is the preferred anticoagulant recommended by NCCLS. Serum or hemolyzed specimens are unacceptable.