ARUP's Laboratory Test Directory

0030126: Soluble Fibrin Monomer

Test Mnemonic: SFM
Methodology: Hemagglutination

Performed: Mon, Wed, Fri

Reported: 1-4 days

Specimen Required:  
Collect: One 5 mL lt. blue (sodium citrate).  Refer to the Hemostasis/Thrombosis Specimens section in the front of this User's Guide for specimen collection instructions.

Transport: 1.5 mL platelet-poor plasma, frozen. (Min: 1 mL) Submit specimen in an ARUP Standard Transport Tube.

Remarks: CRITICAL FROZEN.  Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.  Activation of specimen due to poor venipuncture technique may cause false-positive results.

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

Stability: Ambient: 2 hours; Refrigerated: 4 hours; Frozen: 2 weeks

Reference Interval:
Negative

CPT Code(s):
85366