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Akron Children's > For Healthcare Professionals > Lab Tests : Akron | Mahoning Valley

D-Dimer Quantitative

PATIENT INFO
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TESTS REQUESTED
Test Name: ICD9 Code: (required)
1. D-Dimer Quantitative  
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SPECIMEN INFO
Collection Date & Time:
Collected By:
Hospital:
Test ID :
QDIMR
Test Workstation :
MACH3
Specimen Type:
Blood
Tube Type:
Blue top (sodium citrate)
Collection Volume:
2.7 mL (minimum 1.8 mL) macrotainer Must use appropriate sodium citrate tube based on volume of blood drawn (1.8 mL or 2.7 mL tube)
Minimum Volume:
1.8 mL using appropriate 1.8 mL tube
Preferred Volume:
1.8 mL using appropriate 1.8 mL tube or 2.7 mL using appropriate 2.7 mL tube
Cause for Rejection:
Sample clotted, diluted with IV fluid; contam with heparin; improperly filled; specimen stability 8 hours room temp.
Storage:
Shipping: Send Ambient; Storage: Room Temp: 8 hours
Availability:
24 Hours/day, 7 days/week
Methodology:
Particle enhanced immunoturbidometric assay
Special Instructions:
Send immediately to Laboratory. Indicate clearly if a specimen has been drawn from an arterial line or from a line that has been rinsed with heparin. For Outpatients, send specimen by courier STAT to the lab at Mahoning Valley Hospital.
Lab/Phone:
330-743-8416
TAT:
4 hours
Additional Info:
Reference range: < 0.5 mg/L-FEU
CPT Code:
85379
Synonyms:
Fibrin degradation products

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