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DIC Profile
Test CodeLAB1911
CPT Codes
85379, 85049, 85601, 85730, 85384, 85362
Includes
D-Dimer,Platelet Count,PT/INR, PTT,Fibrinogen,FDP
Preferred Specimen
Collect the following: 3 mL plasma collected in 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube 1 full EDTA (lavender-top) tube of whole blood FDP Blue Hemogard with Batroxobin
Minimum Volume
3 mL plasma collected in 3.2% sodium citrate (light blue-top) tube 1 full EDTA (lavender-top) tube of whole blood FDP Blue Hemogard with Batroxobin
Instructions
If specimen will be delayed please send as Platelet Poor Plasma: Centrifuge light blue-top tube 15 minutes at approximately 1500 x g within 60 minutes of collection. Using a plastic pipette,remove plasma,taking care to avoid the WBC/platelet buffy layer and place into a plastic vial. Centrifuge a second time and transfer platelet-poor plasma into a new plastic vial. Plasma must be free of platelets (<10,000/mcL). Freeze immediately and ship on dry ice.
Transport Temperature
Room Temperature
Specimen Stability
See individual tests for stability