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 predictive 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: [email protected].
Collection Con
Citrate tube must be filled to the fill line.
Instructions for Lab Staff: Standard lab processing- No special requirements.
Sample REQ
Blood