Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP)

Label Mnemonic:	FDP
Epic code:	LAB1067
Order form:	Laboratory Requisition
Supply order:	Supply Order Form
Billing:	Billing Policies
CPT code:	85362

Specimen(s):

Serum

Collection Medium:

Fibrin Degradation Product tube

Minimum:

2 mL; special FDP tube either soy trypsin or soy trypsin inhibitor/Bothrops Atrox venom

Testing Schedule:

24 hrs/day, 7 days a week, including holidays.

Turn Around Time:

3 hours (upon receipt in laboratory)

Reference Range:

<10 mcg/mL

Comments:

Special FDP tube (924089) is filled with a maximum of 2 mL of whole blood. Mix tube quickly after filling and allow to clot.

Methodology:

Latex agglutination.

Instructions:

1) Special FDP tube (924089) is filled with a maximum of 2 mL of
   whole blood.  Mix tube quickly after filling and allow to clot.
2) Mix tube quickly after filling and allow to clot.
3) Incubate tube at 37 degrees Centigrade for 30 minutes.
4) Complete processing instructions as detailed below.

Sample Processing:

Allow to clot completely at room temperature. Separate serum from cells ASAP.
Centrifuge at a speed and time necessary to get barrier separation of plasma/serum and cells.
Separate serum/plasma into plastic container and cap (glass is not acceptable).

Sample Storage:

Freeze specimen immediately.

Transport Instructions:

Place labeled specimen into zip-lock type biohazard bag; seal bag.
Place completed requisition into outside pocket of bag.
Place dry ice on top of specimen in Styrofoam container to maintain frozen temperature.