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HelpTest Code DDIMR D-Dimer (Test Code DDMIR)
Specimen Type
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Light Blue (Sodium Citrate – 3.2%) – Plasma Only |
Specimen Handling Instructions
When using a butterfly draw a red top tube and discard, then proceed to draw a light blue top tube.
Collection Tube MUST be filled completely. Gently invert the tube 3 to 4 times immediately after collection to ensure proper mixing of blood and anticoagulant.
Deliver to the lab as soon as possible.
If unable to deliver to the laboratory within the listed room temperature stability timeframe:
Centrifuge the light blue top tube and transfer plasma to an appropriately labeled plastic vial
Label vial PLASMA and Freeze immediately
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Facility |
Room Temperature Whole Blood Stability |
Frozen (-20C) Plasma Stability |
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Canton-Potsdam Hospital |
24 Hours |
4 Months |
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Clifton Springs Hospital |
8 Hours |
2 Weeks |
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Gouverneur Hospital |
24 Hours |
4 Months |
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Massena Hospital |
24 Hours |
24 Months |
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Newark Wayne Community Hospital |
4 Hours |
4 Weeks |
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Rochester General Hospital |
4 Hours |
4 Weeks |
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United Memorial Medical Center |
4 Hours |
4 Weeks |
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Unity Hospital |
4 Hours |
4 Weeks |
Specimen Volume
3.0 mL Collection Tube MUST be filled completely.
Stat Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)
1 hour from specimen arrival in the laboratory
Routine Turn-around Time (from receipt in lab)
4 hours from specimen arrival in the laboratory
Reference Ranges
<500 FEU ng/mL
Methodology
Immunoturbidimetric
CPT Code
85379
LOINC Code:
48065-7