Cryofibrinogen, Plasma, Qualitative
| Abbrev Code: | CRYFIB | ||
| Order Code: | LAB569 | Order Name: | Cryofibrinogen |
| Methodology: | Cold precipitation | ||
| CPT Codes: | 82585 x1 | ||
| Turnaround Time: | Specimens are sent to reference laboratory Mon-Sat; results are reported in 3-4 days. | ||
| Special Instructions: | Fasting specimen required. | ||
Collection Instructions
| Specimen: | Blood |
| Optimal Volume: | 6 mL |
| Minimum\Peds Volume: | 2.0 mL |
| Container: | Blue Na Citrate, 3.2% - fill to fill line on tube |
| Collection Instructions: |
Blood must be drawn in a pre-warmed (37°C) syringe and kept at 37°C. Immediately after blood has been obtained, transfer sample into two 2.7 mL prewarmed (37°C) light blue (sodium citrate) tubes, one 1.8 mL tube minimum, and keep at 37°C. Sample may be drawn directly into a prewarmed collection tube and maintained at 37°C until centrifugation.
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| Causes for Rejection: | Frozen samples, heparinized samples, lipemic or grossly hemolyzed samples. |
Processing and Shipping
| Specimen Processing: |
Separate 3 mL, 1 mL minimum plasma from cells using a 37°C centrifuge, if possible. Store at room temperature. Do not freeze.
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| Shipping Instructions: | Ship at room temperature. |
| Test Performed at or Referral Lab | Lab Sendouts (ARUP) |
| Referral Lab number: | 50190 (CRYO FIB) |
Interpretive
| Reference Range: | Negative at 72 hours. |
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