Pseudonyms
D.I.C. Screen (DIC)
Collection Requirements
Sodium Citrate Tube (Coagulation) and
EDTA tube (Platelet Count)
Tube Colour
Light BlueANDLavender
Test image(s)
Requires own tube?
Yes
Department
HaematologyReference Interval
As reported
Availability
24 hours
Fee
Medicare rebatable Item No. 65120
Notes
Sodium Citrate and EDTA should be collected.
This screen includes Prothrombin Time, INR, APTT, Fibrinogen + D Dimer and the EDTA collected is required for a Platelet Count
Test code: DIC
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