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D-DIMER, QUANTITATIVE

Test Code
LAB313


Alias/See Also
DDIMER


CPT Codes
85379

Preferred Specimen
3.2% Sodium Citrate light blue top tube


Minimum Volume
2.7 mL


Instructions
1.(1) FULL, light blue-top (3.2 citrate) tube. 2. Draw and discard a tube prior to light-blue (citrate) tube.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Methodology
Photometric

Setup Schedule
Set Up:Daily Report Available: Routine 4 hours/ STAT 1 day


Reference Range
D-DIMER, QUANTITATIVE ,PLASMA ug/ml FEU <=0.50


Clinical Significance
D-dimer containing moieties are formed by plasmin degradation of Factor XIIIa cross-linked fibrin. Elevated levels of D-dimer are found in clinical conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE) and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). D-dimer levels rise during pregnancy and high levels are associated with complications.


Performing Laboratory
GBMC Hematology



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