MSH Coagulation requisition form (MS 520)
Fibrinogen is a plasma protein that is converted from a soluble protein to an insoluble polymer by the action of thrombin, resulting in the formation of a fibrin clot.
Plasma (3.2% Na Citrate)
Full draw
Send whole blood sample(s) at room temperature as soon as possible.
If specimens cannot be shipped immediately, centrifuge and separate plasma within 1 hour of collection, send frozen plasma on dry ice
If specimens cannot be shipped immediately, centrifuge and separate plasma within 1 hour of collection, send frozen plasma on dry ice
Fridge: N/A
Room Temperature: 12 hours
Freezer: - 20 °C 2 weeks - 70 °C 6 months
Automated Coagulation Analyzer
24 hours, 7 days/week.
1 hour
2 hours
Adult: 1.50-4.20 g/L
Full-term Infant at Birth: 1.67-3.99 g/L
Premature Infant of 30 to 36 Weeks gestational age: 1.50-3.73 g/L
Premature Infant of < 28 weeks gestational age: 0.7-3.8 g/L In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
Full-term Infant at Birth: 1.67-3.99 g/L
Premature Infant of 30 to 36 Weeks gestational age: 1.50-3.73 g/L
Premature Infant of < 28 weeks gestational age: 0.7-3.8 g/L In case of discrepancies, always interpret results using reference ranges as stated on laboratory reports and/or electronic patient chart.
416-586-4800 Extension 4688
Must indicate anticoagulant status