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D-Dimer

D-Dimer

Reference Range

<250 ng/mL

  • Turnaround Time: 24 hours
Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHAS) (DHEAS)

Dehydroepiandrosterone Sulphate (DHAS) (DHEAS)

Reference Range

 

Please contact the duty biochemist for age/sex related reference ranges/ 0121 371 6543

  • Turnaround Time: 1 week
Digoxin

Digoxin

Reference Range

Therapeutic Range: 0.8-2.0 ug/L

  • Turnaround Time: 1 day
Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

Direct Antiglobulin Test (DAT)

  • Turnaround Time: 24 hours
Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Assay (Argatroban and Dabigatran)

Direct Thrombin Inhibitor Assay (Argatroban and Dabigatran)

Reference Range

Argatroban: therapeutic range 0.4-1.2µg/m[1]

Dabigatran: target peak range 117-275 ng/ml for stroke prevention in NVAF and treatment of PE/VTE[1]

[1] Measurement of heparin, direct oral anti-coagulants and other non-coumarin anti-coagulants and their effects on haemostasis assays: A British Society for Haematology Guideline, Baker et al, Brit J Haematol, 2024.

 

 

  • Turnaround Time: 7 days (Unless urgent by prior arrangement with laboratory)
Diuretic Screen

Diuretic Screen

Reference Range

This is a screening tests. Drugs detected in specimens will be stated on the report.

  • Turnaround Time: 1 week