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Epic EAP: LAB726
Epic Description: D DIMER, QUANTITATIVE
This code is only for Shreveport and Monroe. All other Ochsner sites order DDIMR.
Synonym
DDimer, Dimer
Specimen Type
Blood
Specimen Required
Shreveport and Monroe
| Collection Container | Preferred Volume | Minimum Volume | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Preferred |
Light Blue, Sodium Citrate |
2.7 mL | 1.8 mL |
Instructions for Collection and Transport
Fill tube to stated capacity. Do not underfill or overfill past tube’s vacuum capacity. If the patient’s known hematocrit value is above 55%, an adjustment of the ratio of anticoagulant to blood is
Offsite locations: Centrifuge blood specimens at a time and speed to consistently acheive platelet-poor plasma <10,000. Aliquot plasma into a plastic vial. Freeze plasma and transport on dry ice.
NOTE: It is important to have platelet poor plasma before freezing. The platelet count on the aliquoted plasma should be <10,000. This test CANNOT be added to specimens greater that 4 hours old.
Home Health Agencies: Transport to lab within 30 minutes.
Aliquot Requirements
Shreveport and Monroe:
Plasma
Optimum 1.0 mL
Minimum 0.5 mL
Performing Lab
Hematology Lab
Assay Frequency
24 hours
Routine Turnaround Time
2 hours
CSR Storage Requirements
Transport to Hematology Lab ASAP. Do not centrifuge.
CPT Code Information
85379