Eurofins Biomnis code

DDI

Synonyms

• D-Di
• Specific fibrin degradation product

Specialty

Haematology

Clinical significance

D-Dimers are fibrin-specific breakdown products whereas FDP are generated in the degradation of both fibrin and fibrinogen. High levels of D-dimers are indicative of excessive fibrinolysis, i.e. abnormally active coagulation. If the level of D-dimers is below a certain threshold (which depends on the specific technique being used but is usually 500µg/L), venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism) can be ruled out with over 95% confidence.

Preanalytics

• 1 mL :
• Citrated Plasma
•   FROZEN
• Freezing within 4 hours

• A tube specifically for this analysis : Yes

Further information

1 individual aliquot for this analysis.
It is advisable to send us a frozen and centrifuged citrate sample in compliance with the GFHT pre-analytical recommendations.

Methodology

Immuno turbidimetry

Turnaround time

1 day