Fibrinogen levels: what's normal, high and low
A clotting protein. Also rises with inflammation as an acute-phase reactant.
Medically reviewed by Youmna DiStefano, MD · Last reviewed September 2026
The short answer
Fibrinogen is measured with a standard blood draw; no fasting is needed. A typical reference range is 200 – 400 mg/dL. At TestWell it's $22.99 all-in as Fibrinogen Activity, results in 2–4 business days, drawn at Quest or Labcorp. An out-of-range result is a prompt to look closer, not a diagnosis.
- Units
- mg/dL
- Sample
- Blood draw
- Fasting
- Not required
- Results
- 2–4 business days
- Price
- $22.99
- Labs
- Quest or Labcorp · BioReference in NY/NJ
Fibrinogen Reference Range
These are the typical adult reference ranges used by major US labs. Your report will include the specific range used by the lab that processed your sample.
| Population | Range |
|---|---|
| age 18+ | 200 – 400 mg/dL |
Reference ranges are educational. Always interpret your result with the specific range printed on your lab report and discuss anything outside the range with a clinician.
What your Fibrinogen result may mean
Often reflects inflammation, infection, or pregnancy.
What a high Fibrinogen means: causes, symptoms, next steps →Can reflect liver disease, severe bleeding, or rare genetic factor deficiency.
What a low Fibrinogen means: causes, symptoms, next steps →Educational only — not a diagnosis. Many factors can influence a single result. Discuss anything that concerns you with a healthcare provider.
How do you get a Fibrinogen test?
Order online, a licensed physician reviews the requisition, and you walk into a nearby lab for the draw. Fibrinogen is available on its own or inside these panels — panels cost less per marker when you want the fuller picture.
| Option | Includes | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Fibrinogen Activity | This marker only | $22.99 |
| Inflammation Panel | 7 tests | $119.99 |
| Blood Clotting Panel | 4 tests | $149.99 |
| Total Body Panel | 49 tests | $499.99 |
Quest vs. Labcorp for Fibrinogen: which lab should you pick?
Both are CLIA-certified national labs and the result is clinically equivalent, so pick whichever location is closer. Your report will print that lab's own reference range, which can differ slightly from the table above.
| Lab | Available | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Quest Diagnostics | Yes | $22.99 |
| Labcorp | Yes | $22.99 |
| BioReference (NY & NJ) | Yes | $30.99 |
Need help choosing a location? Use the lab finder to see draw sites near your ZIP.
Frequently asked
Often reflects inflammation, infection, or pregnancy. A single result above the reference range is a prompt to look closer with a clinician — often a repeat test and related markers — not a diagnosis on its own.
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