Preferred Sample Type
Suitable Specimen Types
Citrated PlasmaFibrinogen Antigen Assay
Specimen Volume
2 x 3.5 mLSpecimen Transport
Standard transport to laboratory.Sample Preparation
Samples for any coagulation tests must be filled to the black fill line indicated on the sample tube. Any sample filled above or below this level will be rejected and a repeat sample will be required
Turnaround Time
5 daysSample Processing In Laboratory
Sample should be centrifugedSample Stability
12 hours from venepunctureGeneral Information
Note: This assay is only available for patients managed at QEHB. This assay is not available to external users.
Notes
Requests are sent to Nottingham University Hospital for analysis
Reference Range
Provided by referral laboratory