Specimen Requirements
Title
D-Dimer
Specimen Requirement
2.0 mL frozen plasma from Light Blue Top (Sodium Citrate). Must fill tube completely at time of collection. Centrifuge, separate and freeze plasma. Contact lab for dry ice for shipment.
Methodology
Stability
Frozen: 14 months
Reference Range
By Report*
Turnaround
3-4 days
Clinical Use
Aiding in diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and acute vascular diseases, including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
Test Code
FSPDM