DIC Panel 1 without Platelets

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General Information

Lab Name
DIC Panel 1 w/o Platelets.
Lab Code
DICNP1
Epic Name
DIC Panel without Platelets
Synonyms
DICP, Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
Components
Code Name
DDI D_Dimer Quant
FIBCL Fibrinogen
PRO Prothrombin Time
PROPAT Prothrombin Time Patient
PROINR Prothrombin INR

Interpretation

Reference Range
See individual components

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type
Blood
Collection
3 or 5 mL BLUE TOP (CITRATE)
Handling Instructions
The Laboratory MUST process specimen, within 6 hrs of blood collection.
Quantity
Requested: entire sample

Processing

Receiving Instructions
Take blue top to Coag

Outside Laboratory: Centrifuge blue top for 10 minutes, remove plasma & re-spin plasma for another 10 minutes. Decant & Freeze plasma (minimum 1.0 mL) @ -20°C to -80°C. Send frozen on dry ice.
Misc Sendout

Performance

Lab Department
Frequency
Daily
Available STAT?
Yes
Performing Location(s)
HMC See Individual Tests
UW-MT See Individual Tests

Billing & Coding

CPT Codes
85379, 85384, 85610
LOINC
18720-3