Test Code DIME D-Dimer
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.