Clauss Fibrinogen

Test/Investigation

Clauss Fibrinogen

Site(s) or Laboratory offering Test/Investigation

JPUH, NNUH, QEH

Also Known as/Frequency of Test

Clauss Fibrinogen

Indications

Assessment of haemostasis

Comments/Precautions

Indication of the test may be discussed with the duty haematology registrar or consultant prior to ordering. Please provide details of anticoagulants, if patient is on any.

Ideal sample age for accurate results/Maximum acceptable sample age (at the time of analysis)

Within 4 hours; Max 8 hours

Sample type

Citrate (1:9)

Turnaround times (TAT) Urgent/Routine/GP or OPD

1 hour/4 hours/24 hours

If UKAS Accredited Test indicate at which site

Yes: NNUH & QEH