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HelpTest Code 1012 Fibrinogen Antigen (1012)
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Versiti Test Code: 1012
Synonyms/Keywords
Ref Lab Code: 1012, Factor I Antigen, Immunologic Fibrinogen
Specimen Requirements
| Specimen Type | Preferred Container/Tube | Acceptable Container/Tube | Specimen Volume | Specimen Minimum Volume (allows for 1 repeat) |
Pediatric Minimum Volume (no repeat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Citrated Blue Top Tube (BTT) | 0.5 mL aliquots | 0.1 mL |
Collection/Processing Instructions
These tubes should be drawn at least 90% full. Invert tube completely three or four times to mix. Do Not Shake. Centrifuge at 3000 rpm (refrigerated centrifuge preferred) for 10 minutes with the brake OFF. Transfer plasma to a polypropylene tube with a plastic pipette. Re-centrifuge this tube and then transfer top plasma to clean polypropylene tubes with another plastic pipette. Freeze immediately. Samples must be frozen within 2 hours of drawing. Do not filter plasma.
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Plasma | Frozen @ -20°C | 14 days |
| Frozen @ -80°C | 1 year |
Rejection Criteria
Grossly Hemolyzed
Non-frozen samples
More than one freeze/thaw cycle
Performing Laboratory Name
Versiti Wisconsin
Referral Laboratory Information
| Address | Telephone | Website Link | Marshfield Lab Account # |
|---|---|---|---|
| 638 N. 18th Street Milwaukee, WI 53233 | 800-245-3117 | https://www.versiti.org | 588 |
Performing Information
| Performing Location | Day(s) Test Performed | Analytical Time | Methodology/Instrumentation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Versiti | Monday | 7-10 days | Radial Immunodiffusion |
CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85385 |
Outreach CPT Codes
| CPT | Modifier (if needed) |
Quantity | Description | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85385 |