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Test Code 9084 D-dimer

Important Note

Must be filled above the line at the top of the tube. 

Purpose

Diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis (ICF), also known as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). Exclusion of the diagnosis of acute pulmonary embolism or deep vein thrombosis. 

 

Performing Laboratory

Copley Hospital

 

Methodology

Detected Turbidimetrically

 

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Blood (Plasma)

Container/Tube: Light-Blue Tube

Specimen Volume: Full Tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: Full Tube

 

Collection Instructions: 

1. If using a butterfly collection set up, draw a waste tube

     first before the coagulation tube.

2. Label specimen with patient’s full name, date of birth,

    date & time of collection, and person collecting.

3. Keep specimen at room temperature during transport.

 

Reference Values

Normal: 0.01 - 0.50 ug / mL FEU

 

Stability

Room Temp: 8 hours

 

Day(s) Performed

Daily

Available STAT

Analytical Time: 1 Day

 

Aliases

D-dimer

Ddimer

D dimer

 

Test Classification & CPT Coding

85379