Fibrinogen
Purpose
To help diagnose suspected clotting or bleeding disorders caused by fibrinogen abnormalities
Usually drawn when the patient has pre-eclampsia and may be developing disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
Patient preparation
Explain to the patient that the plasma fibrinogen test is used to determine if blood clots normally.
Tell the patient that a blood sample will be taken. Explain who will perform the venipuncture and when.
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