Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Screen

Testing Laboratories

Department

Haematology

Delphic Registration Code (Alpha Code)

DDW, FBC, NCOA

Test Code (Numeric Code)

1634

Laboratory Handling

Phlebotomy

Tube must be filled up to the "Fill Line"

Sample Stability

24 hours

Associated Tests

• Full blood count (FBC)
• Coagulation Basic Screening
• D-Dimer

Synonyms

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Screen

Turnaround Time

1 hour

Specimen Type

• Plasma
• Whole Blood

Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Preferred Sample Volume (ml)

3

Paediatric Specimen Requirements

Tube/Container Type:

Preferred

• Citrate (Light Blue Cap)
• EDTA (Lavender Cap)

Contact Information