D-Dimer

Synonym(s)	DD, FDP, DIC Screen, XDP, fibrin degradation products
Specimen	2.7 mL Sodium Citrate ONLY (Blue top - Must be FULL)
Paediatric Specimen	1.8 mL Sodium Citrate ONLY (Blue top - Must be FULL)
Minimum Volumes	Citrate tube must be FULL Separated plasma - 1mL
Add-on conditions	8 Hours
Test Availability	Mon - Sun, 24 hours
Turnaround Time	Hastings 1 - 2.5 hours / Central HB 6 - 8 hours / Wairoa 12 hours
Where analysed	Hastings
Department	Haematology, (06) 878 1308 ext. 2445
Registration Code	HDD
Deletion Code	7178
Useful Information	Samples that will take longer than 8 hours to arrive at the Hastings Laboratory should be separated and frozen for transport
Measurement Uncertainty	Available upon request