- Test Name
- Fibrinogen
- Aliases
- Fib C
- Provincial Mnemonic
- FIBRI
- LOINC Test Code
- Description and Primary Use
- Fibrinogen measurement is used to investigated disease states such as DIC, liver disease, inflammation and acquired and congenital coagulation defects.
- Reorder interval
- Not yet defined
- TAT
- 4 hours
- Test Cost
- Not determined
- Tier
- 1 - General Availability
- Ordering Requirements (Restrictions / Conditions)
No Restrictions
- Required Consultations
- None
- Algorithms and Guidelines
None
- Special Patient Preparation
None
- Special Collection / Transport / Processing Requirements
None
- Criteria for Rejection
Based on specimen condition and stability
- Laboratory Service Area
- Coagulation
- Performing Laboratory / Site
- Category 2 (where surgery is performed), 3, and 4 laboratory sites.
- Last Updated
- 04-Jun-18