Test Name
D-DIMER
Aliases
-
Abbreviations
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Test Classification
INDIVIDUAL
Department
HEMATOLOGY
Sub Department
COAGULATION
TAT Category
ELAPSED (CONTINUOUS) TIME
Estimated TAT
3
TAT Units
HOURS
Test Requirements
During sample collection, fill up to the mark on the tube (do not ""add up"" samples collected in other tubes to reach the required volume). Submit 2mL frozen citrated plasma in a separation vial. The aliquot label should identify the sample type as citrated plasma.
SHIPPING/ TRANSPORTATION REQUIREMENTS
Shipping Temperature: Refrigerated
ANALYTE STABILITY
Room Temperature: 8 HOURS at 20-25°C │ Refrigerated: 4 DAYS at 2-8°C │ Frozen: 6 MONTHS at -20°C
Clinical Utility
Diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation, monitoring response to therapeutic fibrinolysis. D-dimer levels can be increased in various clinical disorders e.g. recent trauma, surgery, inflammation, neoplasia etc.
Last Review
26th Feb 2026