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HelpEpic Test Code LAB4953 Fibrin/Fibrinogen Degradation Split Products, Plasma
Ordering Recommendation
For evaluating coagulopathies (eg, disseminated intravascular coagulation), D-Dimer (0030057) is the preferred test. If FDP testing is being considered, this plasma test, rather than the serum test, is the recommended test.
Specimen Type
Plasma
Collection Container
Blue Top Tube
Specimen Volume
1 mL platelet-poor plasma
Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability
Ambient: 8 hours;
Refrigerated: Unacceptable;
Frozen: 1 month at -20°C, 1 year at -70°C.
Specimen Transport
CRITICAL FROZEN
Causes for Rejection
Serum
EDTA plasma
clotted
hemolyzed specimens.
Reference Range
FDP- <5 µg/mL
Days of Analysis
Sun-Sat
Turn Around Time
1-2 days
Methodology
Latex Agglutination
Additional Codes
ARUP:2006491
CPT Code(s)
85362