DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION DIC PROFILE Test
Test Name: DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION DIC PROFILE Test
Components:
- CBC
- Prothrombin studies
- APTT
- Fibrinogen
- D-Dimer
Price: 700.0 AED
Sample Condition:
3 mL (1 ml min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE.
AND
6 mL whole blood in 2 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tubes. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible, make PPP within 1 hour of collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 mins. & finally transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labelled, clean plastic screw capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory.
Report Delivery: Daily
Method: Photo-optical Clot Detection, Electrical Impedence
Test Type: Disorders of Coagulation
Doctor: Hematologist
Test Department:
Pre Test Information: Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. It is recommended that the patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent of treating Physician.
Test Details:
The Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) profile test is a laboratory test used to assess and diagnose DIC, a condition characterized by abnormal blood clotting and bleeding. DIC is usually secondary to an underlying condition such as sepsis, trauma, or cancer.
The DIC profile test typically includes several components:
- Platelet count: This measures the number of platelets in the blood. Low platelet count is a common finding in DIC due to excessive consumption and destruction of platelets.
- Prothrombin time (PT): This test measures the time it takes for blood to clot. Prolonged PT indicates impaired clotting function, which can be seen in DIC.
- Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT): This measures the time it takes for blood to clot after a specific activator is added. Prolonged aPTT is another indicator of impaired clotting function in DIC.
- Fibrinogen level: Fibrinogen is a protein involved in blood clot formation. Low fibrinogen levels can be seen in DIC due to its consumption during clotting.
- D-dimer: D-dimer is a breakdown product of fibrin clot degradation. Elevated levels of D-dimer indicate ongoing clot formation and breakdown, which is common in DIC.
- Fibrin degradation products (FDPs): FDPs are breakdown products of fibrin clots. Elevated levels of FDPs indicate increased clot breakdown, which is a characteristic feature of DIC.
By assessing these parameters, the DIC profile test helps in diagnosing and monitoring the progression of DIC. Treatment for DIC involves addressing the underlying cause, supporting organ function, and managing clotting and bleeding abnormalities.
Test Name | DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION DIC PROFILE Test |
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Components | *CBC*Prothrombin studies*APTT *Fibrinogen*D-Dimer |
Price | 700.0 AED |
Sample Condition | 3 mL (1 ml min.) whole blood in 1 Lavender Top (EDTA) tube. Ship refrigerated. DO NOT FREEZE. \nAND 6 mL whole blood in 2 Blue Top (Sodium Citrate) tubes. Mix thoroughly by inversion. Transport to Lab within 4 hours. If this is not possible,make PPP within 1 hour of collection as follows: Centrifuge sample at 3600 rpm for 15 min. & transfer supernatant to a clean plastic tube. Centrifuge this supernatant again at 3600 rpm for 15 mins. & finally transfer the supernatant (PPP) to 1 labelled, clean plastic screw capped vial. FREEZE IMMEDIATELY. Ship frozen. DO NOT THAW. Overnight fasting is preferred.Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. |
Report Delivery | Daily |
Method | Photo-optical ClotDetection, Electrical Impedence |
Test type | Disorders of Coagulation |
Doctor | Hematologist |
Test Department: | |
Pre Test Information | Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent of treating Physician. |
Test Details | The Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) profile test is a laboratory test used to assess and diagnose DIC, a condition characterized by abnormal blood clotting and bleeding. DIC is usually secondary to an underlying condition such as sepsis, trauma, or cancer. The DIC profile test typically includes several components: 1. Platelet count: This measures the number of platelets in the blood. Low platelet count is a common finding in DIC due to excessive consumption and destruction of platelets. 2. Prothrombin time (PT): This test measures the time it takes for blood to clot. Prolonged PT indicates impaired clotting function, which can be seen in DIC. 3. Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT): This measures the time it takes for blood to clot after a specific activator is added. Prolonged aPTT is another indicator of impaired clotting function in DIC. 4. Fibrinogen level: Fibrinogen is a protein involved in blood clot formation. Low fibrinogen levels can be seen in DIC due to its consumption during clotting. 5. D-dimer: D-dimer is a breakdown product of fibrin clot degradation. Elevated levels of D-dimer indicate ongoing clot formation and breakdown, which is common in DIC. 6. Fibrin degradation products (FDPs): FDPs are breakdown products of fibrin clots. Elevated levels of FDPs indicate increased clot breakdown, which is a characteristic feature of DIC. By assessing these parameters, the DIC profile test helps in diagnosing and monitoring the progression of DIC. Treatment for DIC involves addressing the underlying cause, supporting organ function, and managing clotting and bleeding abnormalities. |