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D – DIMER QUANTITATIVE

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EX0541      D – DIMER QUANTITATIVE
Specimen: 3 mL whole blood in 1 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tube. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of the collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 mins. & finally, transfer the supernatant (PPP) to one labeled clean plastic screw-capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW.
Stability:
Room Refrigerated Frozen
4 hrs 4 hrs 2 weeks
Method: Immunoturbidimetry
Comment:
Report: Contact us to know the TAT.
Usage: This assay is useful in the diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis / DIC. It also has a negative predictive value in excluding the diagnosis of Pulmonary embolism or Deep vein Thrombosis particularly when this assay is combined with clinical information. D-Dimer levels are increased in DIC / Intravascular coagulation, recent bleeding, hematoma, trauma, surgical operation, and thromboembolism. High levels may also be seen in pregnancy, liver disease, malignancy, inflammation & chronic hypercoagulable state.
Doctor Specialty: Hematologist
Disease: Disorders of Coagulation
Components:
Courier Charges: 0.00
Home Collection: Available (*T&C Apply)
Department: Coagulation
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred. A duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form is mandatory.