D DIMER

Message

Whole blood can be submitted refrigerated within 24 hours of collection. If plasma is to be frozen, it MUST be centrifuged within 4 hours of collection.

Test Code

DIMR2

Alias/See Also

D-dimer; d dimer

CPT Codes
85379

Preferred Specimen

1 Blue tube (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Volume

1 mL plasma

Other Acceptable Specimens

None

Instructions

None

Transport Temperature

Refrigerated whole blood or frozen plasma

Specimen Stability

Whole blood:

Stable 15-30°C up to 24 hours
2-8ºC up to 24 hours

Plasma:

-24°C to -74°C up to 24 months IF plasma is frozen within 4 hours of collection

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

The following conditions will cause a rejected sample:

Lavender top tube
Underfilled blue top tube
Lipemia

Methodology

Chromogenic

Setup Schedule

M, T, W, Th, F, Sa, Sun

Report Available

Within 24 hours of receipt at the performing laboratory. Stat testing is available.

Reference Range

<= 500 ng FEU/mL (fibrinogen equivalent units/mL)

Clinical Significance

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

Performed By
Alverno Laboratories

Performing Laboratory
Alverno Central Lab
NHMC (Hematology, IL Coag)

Additional Information
BD Vacutainer Plus Blue Top Volume Guide

Last Updated: June 8, 2023

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