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Performing Location
Specimen Collection Information
| Specimen | Min. Test Volume | Collection Container | Special Handling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | To fill line | Light Blue (sodium citrate) | Invert gently 6-8 times to mix |
Reference Ranges & Critical Values
| Assay | Gender | Age Range | Normal Range | Critical Values | Units |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DDIM | ALL | 0 Minutes – 150 Years | 0.0 - 0.49 | mg/L |
Interpretive Data
The stated reference value (mormal <0.5mg/L) is the cutoff to use for exclusion of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) and Pulmonary Embolism (PE) for patients with likely pretest probabilities of having a DVT or PE using the Well's Criteria.
Specimen Stability
4 hours at room temperature.
- If testing is not completed within 4 hours, plasma can be frozen at -20°C or below for short term storage (up to 2 weeks) or -70°C or below for long term storage (12 months).
Day(s) Performed
Monday - Sunday
LOINC
48065-7
CPT
85379