D-Dimer (Quantitative), CSF

General Information

Lab Name

D_Dimer Quant, CSF

Lab Code

CDDI

Epic Name

D_DIMER QUANT, CSF

Synonyms

Fibrin Degradation Products-CSF

Interpretation

Method

Optical

Reference Range

Units: mcg/mL

Ref. Range Notes

No Reference Range. CSF D-Dimer most specific for subarachnoid hemorrhage when CSF D-Dimer level is higher than plasma D-Dimer.

Ordering & Collection

Specimen Type

Collection

1 mL SPINAL FLUID

Quantity

requested: 1 mL CSF
minimum: 0.6 mL CSF

Processing

Take directly to COAG

Performance

LIS Dept Code

Coagulation (COAG)

Performing Location(s)

Frequency

Daily

Available STAT?

Yes

Billing & Coding

CPT codes

LOINC