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HelpTest ID BLOD0665 D-Dimer
Specimen Type/Requirements
Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma, Double Spun Platelet Poor
Blue top (Sodium Citrate) tube - Whole Blood
See Coagulation Testing and Platelet Poor Plasma Preparation
Test is affected by gross hemolysis. Test is not affected by lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Sodium Citrate Plasma Specimen
| Preferred Volume | 0.5 mL |
|---|
Stability/Transport
Sodium Citrate Platelet Poor Plasma Specimen
| Room Temperature | 8 hours | |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | 1 month | Preferred for transport |
Whole Blood Sodium Citrate Specimen
| Room Temperature | 4 Hours | Preferred for transport |
|---|---|---|
| Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
| Frozen | Not Acceptable |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Additional Information
The D-dimer replaces the FDP. A negative result practically rules out thrombosis.
Its main use is to exclude thromboembolic disease where the probability is low.
Methodology
Latex Immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Sioux Falls
Sanford Laboratories Rapid City
CPT
85379