Fibrinogen, heat-precipitated

Name Fibrinogen, heat-precipitated
Section Clinical Pathology
Specimen Whole Blood in EDTA
Special Instructions 9 parts blood: 1 part citrate crucial. Do not draw via a heparinized line. Avoid traumatic venipuncture. Clotted samples rejected. Hemolysis/lipemia free. Do not use filter to harvest plasma. Plasma storage: RT/Refrig-up to 23 hours, Frozen- up to 2 weeks.
Price $15.00/ea.
Laboratory Logan
Test Days
Turnaround Time
Description samples may be drawn in high-dose dexamethasone
Sampling Requirements  
Collection Container
Packing Instructions
  • Label all samples with unique identifiers
  • For multiple samples, number tubes consecutively using a permanent marker or adhesive label
  • Place the tubes in consecutive numerical order in cardboard boxes designated for tubes
  • Do not submit loose in bags
  • Include a list of sample names/numbers or the Excel specimen import spreadsheet with submittal form
  •  Use cold packs during hot weather, especially if shipping serum samples on the clot
  • Overnight shipping is recommended
Species Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline