Fibrinogen

About This Test

Department: Haematology

Requirement:

Citrate (blue topped tube)

COAGULATION SAMPLES MUST BE FILLED TO THE LINE

 

 

Turnaround Time:

Same day if non-urgent

Fibrinogen is converted to fibrin during blood clot formation.

Fibrinogen levels should be monitored in patients who have disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and those who have suffered a massive haemorrhage

Other Comments:

Reference range:      1.9 - 4.8 g/L    (from 02/07/2020)

Samples more than 24 hours old cannot be accepted.

Fibrinogen can be added to a previous sample if less than 24 hours old