Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss
Quest Diagnostics
Sample type: Whole blood
Requires fasting: No
Phlebotomy required
Details
Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss - This is blood test used to measure the activity of fibrinogen, a key protein involved in blood clotting. This test is especially useful for diagnosing suspected bleeding disorders or inherited fibrinogen deficiencies. It is also used to assess the risk of cardiovascular events and to monitor patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.
- Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss
Estimated days for results: Results should be available in 2 - 5 business days after the sample is collected
This is blood test used to measure the activity of fibrinogen, a key protein involved in blood clotting. This test is especially useful for diagnosing suspected bleeding disorders or inherited fibrinogen deficiencies. It is also used to assess the risk of cardiovascular events and to monitor patients receiving anticoagulant therapy.
3–5 business days
Blood Draw Options with Fullscript
Fullscript offers several convenient phlebotomy options to complete your lab testing:
Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Centers (PSC)
- Location: Visit a nearby Quest Diagnostics Patient Service Center.
- Cost: $10 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here. Appointments are recommended to reduce wait times. Walk-ins are accepted, but may experience delays. Aim to arrive 10 minutes before your appointment.
- Collection Instructions:
- Bring a valid ID.
- Bring your digital or printed requisition form, available in the Labs tab of your Fullscript account.
- Check-in: Scan the QR code from your confirmation email or follow kiosk instructions.
- More Info: Quest Diagnostics blood draw guide
Getlabs Mobile Phlebotomy
- Location: Sample collection at your home or office.
- Cost: $85 sample collection fee (paid during lab order checkout).
- Availability: Available in most locations – enter your ZIP code during checkout to confirm.
- Scheduling: Schedule your appointment here through your Fullscript account.
- Collection Instructions:
- Have your digital or printed requisition form and valid ID ready.
- Your phlebotomist will contact you by phone to coordinate arrival.
- More Info: Getlabs blood draw guide
- Preferred Specimen(s): One full 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
- Alternative: NA
- Minimum Volume: 0.5 mL
- Collection Instructions: NA
- Transport Container: 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube
- Transport Temperature: Room Temperature
- Specimen Stability:
- Room temperature: 72 hours (non-heparinized)
- Refrigerated: Not provided
- Frozen: Not provided
- Reject Criteria:
- Gross hemolysis • Clotted
State restrictions:
Patient can't order this test if they are located in Hawaii, Puerto Rico, New Jersey, New York, or Rhode Island
