Test Directory
VTE Exclusion
Containers - Adult
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 2.9 ml, cap green, diameter 13 mm
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Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
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Additive per Container
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Containers - Child
S-Monovette Citrate 9NC, 1.4 ml, cap green, diameter 8 mm
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Additive per Container
Sodium Citrate |
Reference ranges
For the assessment of DVT/ PE, D-dimer exclusion is 0-230 ng/ml
Laboratory Site
RIE
51 Little France Crescent
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Old Dalkeith Road
Edinburgh
EH16 4SA
Telephone: 0131 536 1000
SJH
Howden Road West
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Howden
Livingston
West Lothian
EH54 6PP
Telephone: 01506 523000
WGH
Crewe Road South
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Edinburgh
EH4 2XU
Telephone: 0131 537 1000
Transport arrangements
Specimen must be transported within a plastic sealable bag or other suitable container. Samples should be transported to the laboratory ASAP
Special instructions for collection
The coagulation samples (green top) MUST be filled to the green line indicated on the tube.
How to request
Request form, GP ICE ordering or Trak
Availability
Monday - Friday: routine service 09:00 - 17:00. Saturday - Sunday: routine service 09:00 - 13:00
Please contact the laboratory for urgent samples outside of routine hours.
Anticipated turnaround
1day
General additional information
The VTE exclusion is a measure of D-dimer levels.