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{{DISPLAYTITLE: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation}}  

[[Category:Tests]] 

[[Category:Haematology]]  
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== Overview ==
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|Department
|Haematology    
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|Test Code
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|Constituent Tests
|CBC 
Blood film

Coag screen

D Dimer

Fibrinogen
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|Synonyms
|DIC Screen
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|Availability
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours 
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|Turnaround Time
|1 hour    
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|Stability – Add test
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== Specimen Requirements ==
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|Specimen 
|Plasma
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|Preferred
|5mL EDTA <span style="background: #ba55d3"> Purple-Top </span> and full 2.7mL Na Citrate <span style="background: #87cefa "> Blue-Top </span>
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|Acceptable
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|Unacceptable
|Clotted sample
underfilled or overfilled tube

Haemolysed

Older than 4 hours
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|Specimen Transportation
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|Paediatric Requirements  
|0.5mL EDTA <span style="background: #ba55d3"> Purple-Top </span> and full 1mL Na Citrate <span style="background: #87cefa "> Blue-Top </span>  
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== Aliquot Requirements ==
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|Sample 
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|Preferred Volume
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|Minimum Volume
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|Aliquot Transportation
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== Clinical Information ==
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|Reference Intervals
|Refer to individual tests or:   

British Journal of Haematology Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation 
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|Test Method
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|Advanced Notice
|Not required    
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|Patient Preparation
|Not Required    
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== Comments ==
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| colspan="2" |Features of DIC can include low platelet count, low fibrinogen, raised prothrombin ratio, and raised D-Dimer.  

Repeat testing may be required to monitor counts.   
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