LOINC Code 71427-9: Fibrin D-dimer IA.rapid (Bld) [Mass/Vol]

What is this code?

LOINC codes identify tests, measurements, observations, survey items, and clinical questions in a standardized way. It is associated with the component Fibrin D-dimer. It is commonly used with the system or sample type Bld.

When is it used?

• Used in lab systems, EHRs, and clinical data exchange.
• May identify a test, observation, survey item, or clinical document request rather than a diagnosis.
• Status: ACTIVE
• Order vs observation: Both
• Method: IA.rapid

What it does not mean

• The code identifies the observation or test, not the actual result.

Key facts

• Fibrin D-dimer [Mass/volume] in Blood by Rapid immunoassay
• Fibrin D-dimer
• This term refers to point of care (often CLIA waived) testing in a clinical or lab setting for the quantitative measurement of cross-linked fibrin degradation products (D-Dimer) in whole blood. The term was created for, but not limited to, Mitsubishi Chemical Medience's PATHFAST® D-Dimer test kit.
• Blood; COAGULATION; D Dimer; Dextro; EIA; ELFA; ELISA; Enzyme immunoassay; Fragment D-dimer; Hematology; Heme; IAA; Level; Mass concentration; MEIA; Point in time; QNT; Quan; Quant; Quantitative; Random; SUDS; WB; Whole blood

Where you may see this code

You may see this code in lab systems, lab reports, EHR exports, interoperability feeds, or other structured clinical data exchanges.

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