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Test Code DDIMER D-Dimer

Important Note

Order LAB313

 

Performing Laboratory

YRMC, Coagulation

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday

Specimen Requirements

Light Blue Top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) –Whole blood 

Hemolyzed and partially filled tubes are unacceptable 

Order of Draw

BD Vacutainer Blood Collection System

Specimen Transport Temperature

Stability- Up to 8 hours from the time of collection when stored at ambient temperature 

Unit of Measure

ng/mL.

CPT Coding

85379

Collection Instructions

Ratio of anticoagulant (present in the collection tube) to blood collected is very critical in coagulation studies. Check and collect the correct volume of blood as guided in collection tube label. The etched minimum fill indicator represents the minimum volume of blood required for analysis. Immediately after the draw, gently invert the tube 3 to 4 times.

Methodology

Turbidimetric Immunoassary 

Patient Preparation

No special patient preparation is necessary.