AnMed Laboratory Services

         

D-Dimer  (D-DIMER)

Synonyms:  Fibrin Split Products, Firbin Degradation Products
Specimen:  Blood; (1) Blue (3.2% sodium citrate) top vacutainer tube.
                        Volume:  Full primary tube
Minimum Volume: 
Collection:  Transport specimen at room temperature (18-24°C) and test within 4 hours of collection. Centrifuge specimen and maintain plasma at room temperature (18-24°C) for 8 hours. Freeze plasma at -20°C for 1 month.
Rejection Criteria:  Clotted; hemolyzed; incorrect specimen type; refrigerated specimen; short filled tube; improper labeling
Reference Range:  See report
Methodology: 
Test Use:  Aid in the diagnosis of deep vein Thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism disease (PE).
Additional Information:  No Additional Information Listed
Testing Includes: 
Testing Facility:  AnMed Laboratory