D-dimer Information and Side Effects

D-dimer is a blood test performed in the medical laboratory to diagnose thrombosis. Since its introduction in the 1990s, it has become an important test performed in patients suspected of thrombotic disorders. While a negative result practically rules out thrombosis, a positive result can indicate thrombosis but also has other potential causes. Its main use, therefore, in to exclude thromboembolic disease where the probability is low.

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... Why get tested?
To help diagnose or rule out thrombotic (blood clot producing) diseases and conditions

When to get tested?
When you have symptoms of a disease or condition that causes acute and/or chronic inappropriate blood clot formation such as: DVT (Deep Vein Thrombosis), PE (Pulmonary Embolism), or DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation), and to monitor the progress and treatment of DIC and other thrombotic conditions.

Sample required?
A blood sample drawn from a vein in your arm, or sometimes from a fingerstick.
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