Test Code PTFIB PT-Fibrinogen, Plasma
Specimen Required
Only orderable as part of a coagulation reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Secondary ID
65820Useful For
Detecting increased or decreased fibrinogen (factor 1) concentration of acquired or congenital origin
Differentiating hypofibrinogenemia from dysfibrinogenemia
Method Name
Only orderable as part of a coagulation reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
Optical Clot-Based
Reporting Name
PT-Fibrinogen, PSpecimen Type
Plasma Na CitSpecimen Stability Information
Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
---|---|---|---|
Plasma Na Cit | Frozen | 14 days |
Reject Due To
Gross hemolysis | Reject |
Gross lipemia | Reject |
Gross icterus | Reject |
Reference Values
Only orderable as part of a coagulation reflex. For more information see:
ALUPP / Lupus Anticoagulant Profile, Plasma
ALBLD / Bleeding Diathesis Profile, Limited, Plasma
AATHR / Thrombophilia Profile, Plasma and Whole Blood
APROL / Prolonged Clot Time Profile, Plasma
ADIC / Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation/Intravascular Coagulation and Fibrinolysis (DIC/ICF) Profile, Plasma
261-595 mg/dL
In normal full-term newborns and in healthy pre-mature infants (30-36 weeks gestation) fibrinogen is near adult levels (>150) and remains at adult levels throughout childhood.
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
1 dayPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in RochesterTest Classification
This test has been cleared, approved, or is exempt by the US Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer's instructions. Performance characteristics were verified by Mayo Clinic in a manner consistent with CLIA requirements.CPT Code Information
85385
LOINC Code Information
Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PTFIB | PT-Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |
Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
---|---|---|
PTFIB | PT-Fibrinogen, P | 3255-7 |