Specimen: Blood
Results: 2-3 Business Days
Description: Used to detect suspected bleeding disorders or abnormal blood clotting. Fibrinogen is often significantly increased in conditions involving tissue damage, infection, or inflammation. Increased levels may be seen in smokers, during pregnancy, and in women taking oral contraceptives. Fibrinogen levels can be diminished in advanced liver disease.
Methodology
Photometry/Optical, Clauss
Limitations
Expected impact by therapeutic levels (potential interference depends upon drug concentration): Warfarin: no effect; Heparin (UFH or LMWH): UFH-no effect, LMWH-normal to falsely low; Dabigatran or Argatroban (Thrombin Inhibitors): no effect or falsely low; Rivaroxaban or Apixaban (Factor Xa Inhibitors): no effect.
Reference Range(s)
175-425 mg/dL
Clinical Significance
Fibrinogen is essential for the formation of a blood clot. Deficiency can produce mild to severe bleeding disorders.
Alternative Name(s)
Factor I
Note: Result turn around times are an estimate and are not guaranteed. Our reference lab may need additional time due to weather, holidays, confirmation/repeat testing, or equipment maintenance.