Test Details
Mnemonic
FIBAG
Ordering Code
3420260
CPT-4 Code(s)
85385
Specimen Information
Patient Preparation
Overnight fasting is required.
Collect
Light blue 3.2 % sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions. Send 1.0 mL plasma frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolyzed or lipemic specimens, nonfrozen specimens
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days
Refrigerated: 72 hours
Frozen: 90 days
Methodology
Nephelometry
Reference Range
180 - 350 mg/dL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes