D-Dimer
Order Name
DD
Revision Date 11/13/2019
Revision Date 11/13/2019
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D-Dimer
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| SPECIMEN REQUIREMENTS | ||||
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| Specimen | Specimen Volume (min) | Specimen Type | Specimen Container | Transport Environment |
| Preferred | 1.8 mL (1.8 mL) | Plasma | 3.2% Sodium Citrate tube | Room Temperature |
| Instructions | Label specimen with Mobilab label or with patient name (first and last), date of birth, date and time of collection, collector initials, and test(s) being ordered. |
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| GENERAL INFORMATION | |
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| Testing Schedule | Monday through Sunday |
| Expected TAT | 3 Hours |
| Stat TAT | 1 Hour |
| Notes | Specimen Stability: Ambient - 4 Hours If testing cannot be performed within 4 hours (2 hours if opened), freeze an aliquot of the plasma. |
| CPT Code(s) | 85379 |
| Lab Section | NRLS-Core Hematopathology |