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HelpTest Code DDIMER D-Dimer, Quantitative
Additional Codes
LAB313
Special Collection Instructions
Properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant); 3.2% NaCitrate tube
Collection Method
Venous Draw; properly filled 9:1 ratio (blood to anticoagulant)
Minimum Volume
0.25ml
Container
Light Blue Sodium Citrate
Acceptable Specimens
- 2.7mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate)
- 1.8 mL Lt. Blue (3.2% NaCitrate) tube
Reference or Target Ranges
≤0.50 ug/mL FEU
Reportable Units
ug/mL Fibrinogen Equivalent Units (FEU)
Critical Value
No critical value
Reasons for Rejection
| Hemolysis Threshold | N/A |
| Icterus Threshold | N/A |
| Lipemia Threshold | N/A |
| Interfering Subtances/Other | Short draws, over draws, clotted, improperly labeled, hemolyzed, lipemic or icteric samples, samples >24 hours from collection |
Specimen Stability
| Ambient | 8 hours |
| Refrigerated (4°C to 8°C) | 8 hours unopened specimen |
| Frozen(-70°C to -20°C) | 30 Days@ -20°C (separated plasma); 6 months @ -70°C(separated plasma) |
Performance Information
| Days and Time Performed | 24/7 |
| Expected Turn Around Time | Stat: 1 Hour Routine: 4 Hours |
| Stat Availability | Yes |
| Performing Bench | CPH Coagulation |
| Methodology/Method Description |
STAGO STA Compact Max |
CPT Codes
85379
Last review/edit date
Feb 2024