Quantitative D-dimer for the Exclusion of Venous Thromboembolic Disease; Proposed Guideline, H59AE

Published by	Publication Date	Number of Pages
CLSI	03/01/2011	48

Category: CLSI

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CLSI H59-A (R2018) – Quantitative D-dimer for the Exclusion of Venous Thromboembolic Disease; Proposed Guideline, H59AE

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.