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D-Dimer

D-DI
Example Reports
High
Normal

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Specimen Collection and Handling

Ordering Recommendation

Aids in diagnosing and following disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).

New York DOH Approval Status

This test is New York state approved.

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
University of Utah Clients: after separation from cells: Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month

Methodology

Immunoturbidimetry

Performed

Sun-Sat

Reported

Within 24 hours

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 µg/mL FEU are rarely indicative of DIC.

Results are reported in Fibrinogen Equivalent Units (FEU).

Compliance Category

FDA

Note

Hotline History

N/A

CPT Codes

85379

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Components

Component Test Code* Component Chart Name LOINC
0030057 D-Dimer 48065-7
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Aliases

D-Dimer