Fibrinogen (Guelph)
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Overview
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Method | Referral |
| Sample Comment | Citrated plasma |
| Turnaround Time | 1 Week |
| Species | Bovine, Canine, Equine, Feline |
Shipping & Handling
| Item | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum Sample | 1 mL |
| Specimines Container | Blue top tube (citrate). Sample/anticoagulant ratio is critical - check tube label. |
| Shipping & Handling | Collect blood into a citrated vacutainer tube; invert gently to mix. Centrifuge and transfer the citrated plasma to a labelled, plastic vial without additional anticoagulant. Freeze immediately. When transferring plasma, avoid contamination by cells within the buffy coat. |
Additional Information
Avoid hemolysis.