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What is the normal range for Fibrinogen?
The standard teaching reference range for Fibrinogen is 200–400 mg/dL in conventional units, or 2–4 g/L in SI units. This value is measured in plasma (sodium citrate).
A commonly taught critical (panic) value is < 100 mg/dL (bleeding risk). Critical results are reported to the provider immediately under your facility's policy.
Source: Adult reference values compiled from Pagana & Pagana, Mosby's Diagnostic and Laboratory Test Reference, and Fischbach & Dunning, A Manual of Laboratory and Diagnostic Tests. Reference ranges vary by laboratory, method, age, sex, and population — always use the range printed on the actual result.
Above the range
Common causes of a high Fibrinogen
Acute inflammation (acute-phase reactant)
Pregnancy
Infection
Below the range
Common causes of a low Fibrinogen
DIC (consumption)
Liver failure
Massive transfusion
Fibrinolytic therapy
At the bedside
Nursing considerations
Falls in DIC as clotting factors are consumed — a useful DIC marker.