D-Dimer, Quantitative, Plasma

Test Code
DDTT


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.


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



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.