Fibrinogeno Multifibren U
Fibrinogeno Multifibren U
Fibrinogeno Multifibren U
See shaded sections - updated information versus edition from August 2003 Automatic:
See chapter "Equipment".
Intended Use Calculating the reference curve
Quantitative determination of fibrinogen in plasma. Calculating the reference curve is done with the Fibrinogen Calibrator Kit.
Summary and Explanation These calibrators are tested as samples in the particular coagulation analyzer. The graphic
Depressed levels of fibrinogen are observed in representation of the values obtained is best plotted in a log-log format.
a) acquired hypo- or afibrinogenemia. Acquired fibrinogen deficiency states occur especially as A new reference curve must be calculated each time there is a change in the device used or a
a result of intravascular proteolysis of fibrinogen by thrombin (disseminated intravascular co- change in the lot of Multifibren* U.
agulation, e.g. in obstetrics, after surgery), snake venoms or plasmin (primary hyperfibrinoly- Internal Quality Control
sis after streptokinase, urokinase or tPA therapy). Furthermore, moderate hypofibrinogen- Normal range: Control Plasma N,
emias may occur in cases of diminished production (in acute or chronic liver diseases), loss Ci-Trol® Level 1
into the intravascular space (e.g. in ascites or acute hemorrhage and burns) or increased
Pathological range: Control Plasma P
degradation (in shock or carcinoma).
Two levels of quality control material (normal and pathologic range) have to be measured at start
b) congenital hypo- and afibrinogenemias.
of the test run, with each calibration, upon reagent vial changes and at least every eight hours
Temporarily elevated levels of fibrinogen are observed as a result of the behavior of fibrinogen on each day of testing. The controls should be processed just like the samples. Each laboratory
as an ”acute-phase protein”: should determine its own quality control range, either by means of the target values and ranges
provided by the manufacturer of the controls or by means of its own range established in the
a) Transitory hyperfibrinogenemias may occur after operations, traumas, myocardial infarction laboratory. If the control values lie outside the range determined beforehand, then the reagent,
and infections1. calibration curve and coagulation analyzer should be checked. Do not release patient results
b) Persistent hyperfibrinogenemias may be seen in patients with neoplasias and chronic inflam- until the cause of deviation has been identified and corrected.
matory diseases.
Levels of fibrinogen increase slightly with age. Elevated fibrinogen levels are a risk factor for Calculating the Analytical Results
cardiovascular disease2. The results can be evaluated either with the enclosed table or with a reference curve calculated
in the laboratory.
Principle of the Method Fibrinogen concentration is given in g/L. The data provided in the evaluation table are only valid
Modification of the Clauss method. for reagents with matching lot numbers and the indicated coagulation analyzers.
Citrated plasma is brought to coagulation by a large excess of thrombin. Here the coagulation A separate reference curve must be calculated for each coagulation analyzer, automated or
time depends largely on the fibrinogen content of the specimen. not.
The reference curves from the evaluation table can be verified with the help of Control Plasma N,
Reagents Ci-Trol® Level 1 or with Control Plasma P. If the measured results lie outside of the indicated range,
then a reference curve specific to the laboratory should be calculated.
Materials provided
Multifibren* U, [REF] OWZG 21
Limitations of the Procedure
8 x l 5 mL or
Degradation products of fibrin(ogen) lead to prolonged coagulation times and therefore to diminished
Multifibren* U, [REF] OWZG 15
recovery of fibrinogen. Heparin (up to 2 U/mL) does not affect the test. Therapy with direct thrombin
14 x l 2 mL inhibitors, e.g. hirudin, may contribute to diminished recovery3.
Each pack of Multifibren* U contains a lot- and method-specific evaluation table. Some analyzers in the KC 4/10/40 series may yield false results when running the test.
Composition With the artificially prepared (e.g. diluted) control plasmas for the lower range of some manu-
Multifibren* U: bovine thrombin (50 IU/mL), fibrin-aggregation retarding peptide (gly-pro-arg-pro- facturers, recovery may be above the declared range if the sample matrix is not sufficiently
ala-amide, 0.15 g/L), calcium chloride (1.5 g/L), hexadimethrine bromide, polyethylene glycol plasma-like. In such cases, it is recommended that the Control Plasma P from Siemens should
6000, sodium chloride, Tris, bovine albumin; Preservative: sodium azide (< 0.1 %). be used.
Siemens has validated use of these reagents on various analyzers to optimize product per-
Warnings and Precautions formance and meet product specifications. User defined modifications are not supported by
1. For in-vitro diagnostic use only. Siemens as they may affect performance of the system and assay results. It is the responsibility
2. Contains sodium azide (< 0.1 %) as a preservative. Sodium azide can react with copper or of the user to validate modifications to these instructions or use of the reagents on analyzers
lead pipes in drain lines to form explosive compounds. Dispose of properly in accordance other than those included in Siemens Application Sheets or these Instructions for Use.
with local regulations. Results of this test should always be interpreted in conjunction with the patient’s medical history,
Preparations of the Reagents clinical presentation and other findings.
Dissolve the Multifibren* U with the amount of distilled or deionized water indicated on the label.
Mix carefully once more before using. Expected Values
Bring the reagents to +37 °C before measuring (not required for automated coagulation analyz- 1.8 – 3.5 g/L4
ers with heated reagent probes). Systematic deviations from this range may be determined by the particular device. It may be
Storage and Stability necessary to calculate a reference range specific to the laboratory.
Stored unopened at +2 to +8 °C Multifibren* U may be used by the expiry date given on the
label. Specific Performance Characteristics
Stability after reconstitution: Measurement Range and Sensitivity
+37 °C 8 hours The measurement range lies between 0.8 and > 12 g/L, and is even lower for more sensitive
+15 to +25 °C 1 day coagulation analyzers.
+2 to +8 °C 5 days Precision
≤-20 °C 2 months The precision of Multifibren* U in the BCS® was calculated with Control Plasma N and Control
Information about on-board stability is specified in the Reference Guides (Application Sheets) Plasma P for 5 days in 8-fold determination.
for the different coagulation analyzers. The coefficient of variation within series was 2.9 % and 7.2 % for Control Plasma N and Control
Materials required, but not provided Plasma P, respectively. From day to day, it was 1.6 % and 3.4 %.
Fibrinogen Calibrator Kit
Kaolin Suspension for Fibrintimer (BFT* II)
Bibliography
Control Plasma N 1. Cooper J, Douglas AS. Fibrinogen level as a predictor or mortality in survivors of myocardial
Infarction. Fibrinolysis. 1991; 5: 105-8.
Control Plasma P
2. Cook NS, Ubben, D. Fibrinogen as a major risk factor in cardiovascular disease. TiPS. 1990;
Ci-Trol® Level 1 11: 444-51.
Coagulation analyzer (see chapter "Equipment") 3. Dempfle CE, Keller A, Kirchner A, Heene DL. The influence of hirudin on plasma fibrinogen
Equipment assays. Thromb Haemost.1998; 80: 716-7.
Multifibren* U can be used on automated coagulation analyzers. Siemens Healthcare 4. Wagner C, Dati F. Fibrinogen. In: Thomas L, ed. Clinical Laboratory Diagnostics. Frankfurt:
Diagnostics provides Reference Guides (Application Sheets) for several coagulation analyz- TH-Books Verlagsgesellschaft, 1998; 609-12.
ers. The Reference Guides (Application Sheets) contain analyzer/assay specific handling and
performance information which may differ from that provided in these Instructions for Use. In Ci-Trol and BCS are trademarks of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
this case, the information contained in the Reference Guides (Application Sheets) supersedes * Multifibren and BFT are trademarks of Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
the information in these Instructions for Use. Please also consult the instruction manual of the
instrument manufacturer!
Specimens
Mix 1 part sodium citrate solution (0.11 mol/L) with 9 parts venous blood. Centrifuge the blood
specimen at 1500 x g for no less than 15 minutes at room temperature. Remove the supernatant
plasma and store at +15 to +25 °C until required for the test.
Stability of the samples: Edition July 2008
+15 to +25 °C 8 hours
Procedure
Manual:
Bring Multifibren* U to +37 °C before using.
Pipette into a test tube warmed to +37 °C:
Sample 100 µL
Incubate for 60 seconds at +37 °C
Multifibren* U (+37 °C) 200 µL
Determine coagulation time
Valores expectáveis
1,8 – 3,5 g/l4
Os desvios sistemáticos destes intervalos podem ser devidos aos aparelhos. Se for necessário,
o laboratório deverá estabelecer um intervalo de referência próprio.
Bibliografia
Veja página 1.
Ci-Trol e BCS são marcas comerciais da Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.
* Multifibren e BFT são marcas comerciais da Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics.