D DIMER

Test Code

DDP

CPT Codes
85379

Preferred Specimen

Blue Tube (Sodium Citrate)

Tube MUST be filled to etched line.

Patient Preparation
None

Minimum Volume

1mL (2mL optimal)

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

Gently mix tube by inversion

Transport Container

BLUE Tube

Transport Temperature

Room Temperature

Specimen Stability

Stable 15-30°C up to 24 hours

2-8ºC up to 24 hours

Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)

Lavender Tube, Underfilled Blue Tube, Lipemia

Methodology
NHMC

Setup Schedule

DAILY, as received

Report Available

STAT: <60 minutes
Routine: <4 hours

Reference Range

Male/Female All Ages: Normal Range: 0-0.50 ug/ml

Clinical Significance

This test is FDA cleared to rule out DVT and PE when used in conjunction with a clinical probability assessment.

Performing Laboratory
Mount Sinai Hospital
Holy Cross Hospital

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.