
D-Dimer
0030057
Ordering Recommendation
Aid in diagnosing and following disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
Mnemonic
D-DI
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetry
Performed
Sun-Sat
Reported
Within 24 hours
New York DOH Approval Status
This test is New York DOH approved.
Submit With Order
ARUP Consult®
Disease Topics
Specimen Required
- Patient Preparation
- Collect
- Light blue (sodium citrate). Refer to Specimen Handling at aruplab.com for hemostasis/thrombosis specimen handling guidelines.
- Specimen Preparation
- Transfer 2 mL platelet poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
- Storage/Transport Temperature
- CRITICAL FROZEN. Separate specimens must be submitted when multiple tests are ordered.
- Unacceptable Conditions
- Serum. EDTA plasma, clotted or hemolyzed specimens.
- Remarks
- Stability
- After separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month
Reference Interval
0.0-0.4 µg/mL
Interpretive Data
The presence of rheumatoid factor may lead to false-positive results with the D-Dimer test. This test should not be used to rule out venous thromboembolism.
Maximal values less than 10 are rarely indicative of DIC.
Results are reported in Fibrinogen Equivalent Units (FEU).
Maximal values less than 10 are rarely indicative of DIC.
Results are reported in Fibrinogen Equivalent Units (FEU).
Note
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CPT Code(s)
Components
Component Test Code* | Component Chart Name | LOINC |
---|---|---|
0030057 | D-Dimer | 7799-0 |
Aliases