Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801 - Mission Health

OutReach Client ServicePhone: (828) 213-5177Inpatient ServicePhone: (828) 213-0982Laboratory Services, Asheville, NC 28801FAX: (828) 213-5170 FAX: (828) 213-0983Fibrinogen FIB CPT CODE: 85384Department: Coagulation Performed: Daily-All ShiftsTurn-Around Time:Same DayMethod:ClaussComponents:Specimen DataSpec Type:Vol:Blood2.7 mLContainer:2.7 mL Na CitrateMin Vol Adult:Min Vol Peds:2.4 mL2.4 mLUnacceptable Conditions:Hemolyzed or Clotted Specimens. Tubes Not Properly Filled.Special Instructions:Collect a discard tube prior to collecting coagulation tube when butterfly systems are used to evacuate air from theline and avoid QNS samples. Blood collection tube must be allowed to fill completely.If testing cannot be done within 4 hours of collection, prepare "platelet-poor plasma" as instructed here:1. Centrifuge the specimen and remove the plasma to a labeled plastic transfer tube.2. Re-spin the plasma, this time removing 2/3 of the re-spun plasma to second labeled plastic transfer tube.3. Label the re-spun plasma as "platelet-poor plasma" and indicate the date and time of collection.4. Freeze the re-spun plasma for transport to the Lab.If the patient has a hematocrit greater than 55%, the specimen must be collected in an adjusted citrate tube.Call the Laboratory at 213-5177 to get the adjusted tube.Transport Temperature:FrozenStabilityAmbient : 4 HoursRefrigerated: UnacceptableFrozen: 1 Week