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D-Dimer

Alternate names:
D Dimer, DDimer, Fibrin breakdown products
Laboratory:
Coagulation
Test Code:
DD
Specimen types:
Plasma
Container types:
Sodium CitrateSodium Citrate
Collection Instructions:
Transport specimen at Room Temperature to lab
Samples found to have clots cannot be tested

Do not use 1 mL citrate tubes.

Minimum Adult Volume:
4 mL
Notes:

FDP assay superseded by D- Dimer assay.

Assay for D-Dimer may be part of the investigation for DIC or venous thrombosis

Do not use 1 mL citrate tubes.

Frequency:
Daily
Result Turnaround Time:
2 hours
Reference Interval:

< 0.5 mg/L

Laboratory Use Only

  

 

If EMR is not available, Pathology results are available from Auscare.  If you do not have an Auscare login,please complete attached form. https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20access.pdf

Instruction on how to use Auscare - https://pathology.easternhealth.org.au/handbook/downloads/Auscare%20instructions.pdf

SPECIMEN COLLECTION MODULE (SCM) FAQs - CLICK HERE

CLICK HERE for a consent form to perform tests not covered by Medicare

TURN AROUND TIMES - When will my result be available?

CLICK HERE for Minimum Labelling Requirements

CLICK HERE for a printable Pathology request form

CLICK HERE for a Log sheet for recording Pathology results

"THE ART OF CCCCOLLECTION"

PLEASE CLICK HERE FOR THE PREFERRED ORDER OF DRAW