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D-Dimer Quantitative  

Additional Codes

LAB313

Performing Laboratory

MBMC Main Laboratory

Methodology

Agglutination

Literature References:

HemosIL D-dimer HS package insert issued 12/2014, Instrumentation Laboratory

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Type: Plasma

Container/Tube: 2.7-mL, light-blue top (sodium citrate)
Specimen Volume: Full tube

Specimen Minimum Volume: Fill to frosted minimal fill line on the tube.
Collection Instructions: It is imperative that the tube be completely filled to maintain the proper ratio of blood to anticoagulant.  Specimen is stable for 24 hours

Specimen Transport Temperature

Ambient

Refrigerate NO

Frozen NO

Day(s) Test Set Up

Monday through Sunday
Turnaround Time:
STAT: 1 hour after receipt in laboratory
Routine: within 4 hours

Reference Values

0-1 month < 1199 ng/mL FEU

1 month - 1 year < 899 ng/mL FEU

1 yr - 5 yr < 749 ng/mL FEU

 

Test Classification and CPT Coding

Test Classification:

This test has been cleared or approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is used per manufacturer’s instructions.

CPT Code:

85378

Stability

24 hours Ambiant temperature