Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Screen

Message

Citrated whole blood and EDTA whole blood are required.

Test Code

6949

CPT Codes
85008-RBC morphology; 85049-Platelet count; 85379-D-dimer; 85384-Fibrinogen; 85610-PT; 85730-APTT

Includes

D-Dimer Test for Fibrin Derivatives, Plasma
Fibrinogen, Plasma
Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), Plasma
Prothrombin Time (PT), Plasma
Platelet Count, Blood

Preferred Specimen

Blood for D-Dimer, Fibrinogen, PT, and PTT
Container/Tube: Light blue-top (citrate) tube-Grossly hemolyzed, clotted blood, or an insufficient specimen is not acceptable.
Specimen Volume: Full tube
Collection Instructions: Blood to anticoagulant ratio is critical.
Note: 1. Draw a discard tube prior to light blue-top (citrate) tube. 2. Results may be affected by hematocrit >50%. 3. Tube should remain stoppered. 4. Specimen is stable for 24 hours if tube remains unopened and unspun. 5. Label specimen appropriately (blood for D-dimer, fibrinogen, PT, and PTT).

Blood for Platelet Count
Container/Tube: Lavender-top (EDTA) tube(s)
Specimen Volume: 4 mL of blood
Collection Instructions:
Note: Label specimen appropriately (blood for platelet count).

Minimum Volume

full tube

Transport Temperature

Refrigerate <=24 hours

Setup Schedule

Monday through Sunday

Reference Range

SCHISTOCYTES None seen
See individual test listings for all other reference values.

Clinical Significance

Useful for screening for intravascular coagulation.

Performed By
CoxHealth

The CPT Codes provided in this document are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payor being billed. Any Profile/panel component may be ordered separately. Reflex tests are performed at an additional charge.