Test Details
Mnemonic
DDIM
Ordering Code
3424270
CPT-4 Code(s)
85379
Specimen Information
Collect
Light blue 3.2 % sodium citrate
Specimen Preparation
See appendices for coagulation test collection instructions. Send 1.0 mL plasma frozen in a screw capped plastic vial.
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Transport Temperature
Frozen
Rejection Criteria
Hemolysis, grossly lipemic specimens, clotted specimens, non-frozen plasma, improper blood to citrate ratio
Stability
Room temperature: Unacceptable
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Refrigerated: Unacceptable
Frozen: 30 days
Methodology
Immunoturbidometric
Reference Range
<0.50 mcg/mL
Performing Laboratory
Quest
New York DOH Approval Status
Yes