D-DIMER TEST
General Information
HLAB/HOL Code: DDT
UPHSM LIS Test #: 337
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
UPHSM LIS Test #: 337
Schedule: Daily
Testing Time: 1 day
Testing Lab: UP Health System-Marquette
Specimen Info
Only 1 specimen type required, unless otherwise specified
Volume: 1.0 ml of citrate plasma
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Centrifuge, remove plasma, and freeze.
Temperature: Frozen
Tube Type: 1 Blue Top (Citrate)
Collection Info:
Centrifuge, remove plasma, and freeze.
Methods
Latex-enhanced Turbidimetric
Clinical Utilities
Aiding in diagnosis of disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and acute vascular diseases, including pulmonary embolism (PE) and deep venous thrombosis (DVT).
CPT Codes
85379
* The CPT codes provided are based on AMA guidelines and are for informational purposes only. CPT coding
is the sole responsibility of the billing party. Please direct any questions regarding coding to the payer being billed.
Reference Range
0.00 - 1.00 mg/L FEU