ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

Soluble Fibrin Monomer : 0030126

Mnemonic: SFM

Methodology: Qualitative Hemagglutination
Performed: Sun-Sat
Reported: 1-2 days
Specimen Required: Collect: Lt. blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.

Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 1 mL)

Storage/Transport Temperature: CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.

Remarks: Activation of specimen due to poor venipuncture technique may cause false-positive results.

Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed or heat-inactivated specimens.

Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
Negative
CPT Code(s): 85366
Cross References: Fibrin Monomer (Soluble Fibrin Monomer)
 
 

 

 

 
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