Estimated Functional Fibrinogen

General Information

Lab Name: Estimated Functional Fibrinogen
Lab Code: FLEV
Description: In the Functional Fibrinogen the TEG 6S instrument assesses blood viscoelastic properties using resonance technology, exposing the blood to a fixed vibration frequency range upon adding calcium and exposure to kaolin and tissue factor with a platelet inhibitor. Clotting is activated with the exclusion of platelets in the clot strength (MA) and thus can determine the fibrinogen contribution.
Synonyms: Functional Fibrinogen, TEG6S Fibrinogen
Components

Method

TEG6S

Reference Range

Female		Male
Age	Range	Age	Range
0-	278-581	0-	278-581

Effective date: 06/01/2024

Specimen Type: Whole Blood from Blue top tube
Collection: 3 mL Blue (Citrate) Tube.

Send separate tube for this test done on whole blood.
Handling Instructions: The lab must receive this sample within 3 hours of collection. Samples can go to the OR (Satellite) lab when that is open and to the main lab when the OR (Satellite) lab is closed.

Receiving Instructions: Send samples to OR (Satellite) lab when open and main lab when OR (Satellite) lab is closed.

Lab Department

Coagulation(COAG)

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes

Performing Location(s)

UW-MT	Coagulation 206-520-4600 Clinical Lab, Room NW220, University of Washington Medical Center, 1959 NE Pacific street, Seattle, WA 98195