Quantitative D-dimer for the Exclusion of Venous Thromboembolic Disease: Approved Guideline

ISBN-10
1562387472
ISBN-13
9781562387471
Category
Diagnosis, Laboratory
Pages
33
Language
English
Published
2011

Description

"This document provides guidelines regarding the use of D-dimer in exclusion of venous thromboembolism (VTE) including a description of the value of clinical determination of the pretest probability of VTE; the proper collection and handling of the specimen; assays used for D-dimer analysis; determination of the threshold for exclusion of VTE; interpretation of test results; and aspects of regulatory and accreditation requirements." ---cover. CLSI document: H59-A.

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