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D-Dimers

When a fibrin clot forms in the body it is normally broken down and removed by the fibrinolytic pathway. D-Dimers are generated when cross-linked fibrin is broken down by this pathway. They are a specific breakdown product from a blood clot. D-Dimers are useful in 2 circumstances:1. They act as a negative predicitive indicator of a VTE of PE. 2. They can be used in diagnosis of DIC

Tube	05 (CP) - Citrate
ID	Tests&Tubes0043
Additional Information	This test can only be added to samples within 24 hours of collection.
Turn Around	A&E: 1 hour Day Case: 6 Hours In-Patient: 6 Hours Out-Patient: 24 Hours GP: 24 Hours
Send to	Blood Sciences Cross Site
Contact	For further details please contact Leeds Pathology customer services: leedsth-tr.pathologycustomerservice@nhs.net.
Collection Con	Citrate tube must be filled to the fill line. Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ	Blood
Ref. Range Notes	Blood Sciences Refernce ranges available through the useful information and links page:https://www.leedsth.nhs.uk/a-z-of-services/pathology/blood-sciences/useful-information-and-links/
Telepath	ILDD1L (LGI) ILDD1J (SJUH)
ICE Codes	ILDD1L