Tests:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Screen: Difference between revisions
Tests:Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation Screen
Created page with "{{DISPLAYTITLE: Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation}} Full Test List Microbiology Tests {| class="wikitable" ! colspan="2" | ===''Overview''=== |- |Department |Haematology |- |Test Code | |- |Constituent Tests |CBC Blood film Coag screen D Dimer Fibrinogen. |- |Synonyms | |- |Turnaround Time |1 hour |- |Stability – Add test | |- ! colspan="2" | ===''Specimen Requirements''=== |- |Specimen Type |Plasma |- |Specimen Transportati..." |
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== | == Overview == | ||
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D Dimer | D Dimer | ||
Fibrinogen | Fibrinogen | ||
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|Synonyms | |Synonyms | ||
| | |DIC Screen | ||
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|Test Availabilty | |||
|Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours | |||
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|Turnaround Time | |Turnaround Time | ||
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== | == Specimen Requirements == | ||
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|Unacceptable | |Unacceptable | ||
| | |Clotted sample | ||
underfilled or overfilled tube | |||
Haemolysed | |||
Older than 4 hours | |||
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|Paediatric Requirements | |Paediatric Requirements | ||
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== | == Aliquot Requirements == | ||
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== | == Clinical Information == | ||
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|Reference Intervals | |Reference Intervals | ||
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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. | | colspan="2" |Features of DIC can include low platelet count, low fibrinogen, raised prothrombin ratio, and raised D-Dimer. | ||
Revision as of 13:28, 14 March 2025
Overview | |
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| Department | Haematology |
| Test Code | |
| Constituent Tests | CBC
Blood film Coag screen D Dimer Fibrinogen |
| Synonyms | DIC Screen |
| Test Availabilty | Monday - Sunday, testing routinely available out of hours |
| Turnaround Time | 1 hour |
| Stability – Add test | |
Specimen Requirements | |
| Specimen Type | Plasma |
| Specimen Transportation | |
| 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 |
| Paediatric Requirements | 0.5mL EDTA Purple-Top and full 1mL Na Citrate Blue-Top |
Aliquot Requirements | |
| Sample Type | |
| 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. | |