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D-Dimer, Quantitative, Plasma
Test CodeDDTT
CPT Codes
85379
Preferred Specimen
Testing should be performed within 8 hours of
draw.
Draw blood in a blue-top (sodium citrate) tube. Spin specimen
down twice and send 2 mL of plasma in plastic vial. If testing
is delayed plasma should be placed in a tightly-sealing tube.
draw.
Draw blood in a blue-top (sodium citrate) tube. Spin specimen
down twice and send 2 mL of plasma in plastic vial. If testing
is delayed plasma should be placed in a tightly-sealing tube.
Transport Temperature
Frozen ≤1 month
Methodology
Photometric
Setup Schedule
Monday through Sunday
Reference Range
0.0-0.5 mcg/mL FEU
Performed By
North Mississippi Medical Center Pathology Department
Performing Laboratory
NMMC Pathology Department