Sample type: Whole Blood

Test name: Clauss Fibrinogen

Condition / Indication: For the detection of low fibrinogen levels that may highlight potential bleeding complications.

Special precautions & notes: Falsely low values may be seen with patients who are on heparin medication. Cannot use underfilled, overfilled, clotted , contaminated or samples aged (>24 hours).

Reference range: Note new reference range from 24/04/23: 2.0 - 4.0 g/L

Container: Citrate (Blue top)

Ideal volume (mL): 2.7 mL

Discipline: Haematology

Turnaround time: 24 hours