D-Dimer

Test Code
DIME


CPT Codes
85380

Includes
  1. D-Dimer Quantitative
  2. D-Dimer Interpretation


Preferred Specimen
Sodium Citrate (Light Blue) Tube


Minimum Volume
0.5 mL


Instructions
Fill Sodium Citrate tube to fill line.


Transport Temperature
Refrigerated


Specimen Stability
Room Temperature: 24 hours
Refrigerated: 24 hours
Frozen: 3 months at -20°C


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted specimen, Fibrinated specimen, Hemolysis, Incorrect collection site, Underfilled tube.


Reference Range
<= 0.50 ug/mL FEU


Performing Laboratory
This test is performed at the following locations:
  1. MercyOne Siouxland Medical Laboratory



Last Updated: October 24, 2024


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