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Specimen Type
Plasma
Container
Blue Sodium Citrate
Minimum Volume
Filled to indicated line (2.7 mL whole blood)
Pediatric minimum: 1 light blue top tube filled to line (1.8 mL whole blood)
Stability
4 hours at 20-25°C/2 weeks at -20°C
Transfer Instructions
Centrifuge. Aliquot plasma off of cells. Transport separated plasma at -20°C.
Rapidly thaw specimen at 37°C and mix gently prior to testing.
Expected Turn Around Time
STAT/ASAP: 1 hour
CPT
85384
Result Information
| Result Code | Result Name |
| FIBRIN | Fibrinogen |
Special Instructions
Tube must be filled to the idicated line. Over or underfilled specimens cannot be tested.