D-Dimer, Quantitative
Alternate Names
DDimer
SoftLab Order Code
DDMER
Epic Order Name
D-DIMER, QUANTITATIVE
Epic Order ID
LAB313
Laboratory
All Hospitals and Healthplexes
Sample Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top (Sodium Citrate - Light blue)
Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube
Minimum Collecting Volume
One full light blue top tube- (Special low volume collection tubes are available for Neonatal patients if blood volume collection is limited by clinical condition. Contact the laboratory to request a collection tube.)
Storage or Stability
Ambient - must be tested within 24 hours of collection. Plasma may be separated and frozen for longer transport.
Causes for Rejection
Clotted, Tube not filled to line, Greater than 24 hours old from collection and not frozen.
CPT Codes
85379