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Blood Test Information

DDIMER
(a.k.a XDP, FDP)
minimum sample volume required ~ 2.7ml

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Tube type: 9NC

Special instructions
Please note that the etched fill indicator on the plastic citrate tubes indicates the minimum acceptable blood volume required for analysis. Time limit for add on = 24 hours
Interfering substances (free in plasma):
Triglycerides (mg/dL): >1327
Haemoglobin (mg/dL): >500
Bilirubin (mg/dL): >18
Rheumatoid Factor (IU/mL): >1400

Reference range
<500 PE/DVTcut off

Units
ng/ml (FEU)

Linked to
Clotting screen

Turnaround Time
1 day

Department: Haematology

Links:
» PE guidelines
» DVT guidelines

 
 

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