| Ordering Recommendation: |
For fibrin degradation product (FDP) testing, this plasma test is the recommended test. For evaluating coagulopathies (eg, disseminated intravascular coagulation), D-dimer (0030057) is the preferred test.
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| Methodology: |
Latex Agglutination
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| Performed: |
Sun-Sat
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| Reported: |
1-2 days
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| Specimen Required: |
Collect: Lt. blue (sodium citrate).
Specimen Preparation: Transfer 1 mL platelet-poor plasma to an ARUP Standard Transport Tube. (Min: 0.5 mL)
Storage/Transport Temperature: Frozen.
Unacceptable Conditions: Serum. Hemolyzed specimens.
Stability (collection to initiation of testing): Ambient: 8 hours; Refrigerated: Unacceptable; Frozen: 1 month at -20°C, 1 year at -70°C.
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