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D-Dimer, Plasma

Message
Determination of Fibrin Degradation Products (FbDP) Day(s) Test Set Up: Monday through Sunday


Test Code
DDIMER


CPT Codes
85379

Instructions
Draw a full, light blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube. Invert several times to mix blood.


Transport Container
Light Blue Top


Reject Criteria (Eg, hemolysis? Lipemia? Thaw/Other?)
Clotted blood is not acceptable


Methodology
Automated Latex enhanced Immunoassay for the quantitation determination of D-Dimer

Reference Range
<230 ng/mL


Clinical Significance
Aids in diagnosis of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism disease.



Last Updated: February 1, 2011


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