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Test Code DIME D-Dimer

Important Note

Please call STAT courier! Must be to Coag lab within 4 hours of draw. Call Coag if you have any questions at 8-1730.

 

Clinical Indications

Age adjusted reference range is recommended for evaluation of
Pulmonary embolism. Age adjusted reference range can also be used
for DVT evaluation. <500 ng/mL is used for DIC evaluation

Additional Test Codes

Epic Order Code: D-Dimer (aka DIME)
Sunquest Order Code: DIME
Px Order Code: LAB2183

Specimen Collection Type

Preferred: Blue (Sodium Citrate)

Minimum Collection Volume

2.7 ml

Reference Range

≤50 Years: <500 ng/mL FEU
>50 Years: <(Age x 10) ng/mL FEU

Critical Value

N/A

Interpretation

N/A

Rejection Criteria

Clotted or Underfilled Tube

Specimen Availability for Add-on Testing

4 hours

Specimen Stability

4 hours

Day(s) Performed

Monday through Sunday

Performing Lab- Department

TUKHS-BH – Hematology

CPT Code

85379

LOINC Code

48066-5

Test Alias

N/A

Additional Information / Notes

Test must be run within 4 hours of draw time.