Test ID BLOD0665 D-Dimer
Specimen Type/Requirements
Blue top (3.2% Sodium Citrate) tube - Plasma
Specimen must be double spun if sample will be frozen.
Test is not affected by hemolysis or lipemia.
Specimen Volume
Preferred Volume | 1.0 mL |
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Minimum Volume | 0.5 mL |
Stability/Transport
Room Temperature | 4 hours | |
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Refrigerated | Not Acceptable | |
Frozen | 1 month | Preferred for transport |
Performed Test Frequency
Monday through Sunday
Methodology
Photometric immunoassay
Performing Lab
Sanford Laboratories Bismarck
CPT
85379