Test ID: DDIME
CPT code: 85379
LOINC: 3246-6
Specimen Type: Citrated plasma
Frequency: Setup: Daily; TAT <24 hrs
Instructions: Full 3.2% sodium citrate tube (Blue). If not analyzed within 4 hrs, spin 15min at 1500xg, separate plasma into 2 0.5ml aliquots, freeze at -20.
Text: Detect deep vein thrombosis; evaluate acute myocardial infarction,
unstable angina, and DIC. Frozen specimen stable for 4 weeks.
Methodology: Turbidimetric/monoclonal ab