Please note that this site is unsupported on Internet Explorer, and may not function as intended.

We recommend upgrading to the latest version of Microsoft Edge, Google Chrome or Firefox.

Test & Collection Guide

 New search...

Keyword Search:

Test name:

   

Manual search:

A

B

C

D

E

F

G

H

I

J

K

L

M

N

O

P

Q

R

S

T

U

V

W

X

Y

Z

NUMBER

ALL

D-Dimer

Alternate names:
D Dimer, DDimer
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FDP assay superseded by D- Dimer assay.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
Storage Instructions:

Filled to label marker and mixed by inversion .