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D Dimer
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Fibrinogen.    
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|Clotted sample
underfilled or overfilled tube
Haemolysed
Older than 4 hours
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| colspan="2" |Features of DIC can include low platelet count, low fibrinogen, raised prothrombin ratio, and raised D-Dimer.  
| colspan="2" |Features of DIC can include low platelet count, low fibrinogen, raised prothrombin ratio, and raised D-Dimer.  
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Repeat testing may be required to monitor counts.    
Repeat testing may be required to monitor counts.    
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Latest revision as of 10:19, 9 October 2025

Overview

Department Haematology    
Test Code
Constituent Tests CBC

Blood film

Coag screen

D Dimer

Fibrinogen

Synonyms DIC Screen
Availability Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours
Turnaround Time 1 hour    
Stability – Add test

Specimen Requirements

Specimen Plasma
Preferred 5mL EDTA Purple-Top and full 2.7mL Na Citrate Blue-Top
Acceptable
Unacceptable Clotted sample

underfilled or overfilled tube

Haemolysed

Older than 4 hours

Specimen Transportation
Paediatric Requirements   0.5mL EDTA Purple-Top and full 1mL Na Citrate Blue-Top  

Aliquot Requirements

Sample
Preferred Volume
Minimum Volume
Aliquot Transportation

Clinical Information

Reference Intervals Refer to individual tests or:  

British Journal of Haematology Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of disseminated intravascular coagulation

Test Method  
Advanced Notice Not required    
Patient Preparation Not Required    

Comments

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.  

Owner Craig Mabbett (Mabbett1)
Last reviewed 09.10.2025
Next review 09.10.2026 (Due soon)