Test Panels

D-Dimer

Overview of Test

D-Dimer is a result of the breakdown of Fibrin during fibrinolysis. The presence of D-Dimer in the blood indicates a recent blood clot that has been degraded. D-Dimer results are used to rule out venous thromboembolism (VTE) including deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolisms. D-Dimer is also used as a biomarker for certain blood disorders, like disseminated intravascular coagulation.

Author

Patrick

Specimen Types

Citrated Plasma

Test Number

1439

Expected Turn Around Time

24 hours from receipt

CPT Codes

85379

Special Instructions

None

Preferred Volume

2 mL

Minimum Volume

1 mL

Collection Container or Device

Blue Top Sodium Citrate Tube

Collection Instructions Attached

No collection instructions attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature

Room Temp: (15-30°C)

Refrigeration: (2-8°C)

Frozen: (-20°C)

Time Period

8 hours

Not accepted - do not refrigerated

7 days

Transport Requirements

Frozen

Causes For Rejection

Specimens where sample was not drawn to the minimum line per manufacturer, specimens that have been refrigerated.

Methodology

Stago Satelitte Coagulation Instrument

Collection Instructions If Written

All blue top tubes must be filled to the line indicated on the tube by the manufacturer. This is required to ensure the correct ratio of blood to citrate. Invert the tube 4x after collection. Centrifuge specimen and aliquot into a clearly labeled aliquot tube. Freeze.

Department

Blood

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Test Panels

D-Dimer

Overview of Test

Author

Specimen Types

Test Number

Expected Turn Around Time

CPT Codes

Special Instructions

Preferred Volume

Minimum Volume

Collection Container or Device

Collection Instructions Attached

Storage Details/ Stability Requirements

Temperature

Room Temp: (15-30°C)

Refrigeration: (2-8°C)

Frozen: (-20°C)

Time Period

8 hours

Not accepted - do not refrigerated

7 days

Transport Requirements

Causes For Rejection

Methodology

Collection Instructions If Written

Department

Contact Us

Have a question or comment?

info@totallabsolutions.com

+1 (248) 800-6626

+1 (248) 800-6656

Contact Us

Have a question or comment?

1250 Stephenson Highway, STE 200, Troy, MI 48083

info@totallabsolutions.com

+1 (248) 800-6626

+1 (248) 800-6656

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