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A D-Dimer test detects the presence of D-dimer, a protein fragment produced when a blood clot dissolves in the body. This test helps diagnose and monitor conditions related to blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), s...
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A D-Dimer test detects the presence of D-dimer, a protein fragment produced when a blood clot dissolves in the body. This test helps diagnose and monitor conditions related to blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary emboli...
Understanding D-Dimer
During an injury, the body uses proteins to clot the blood and stop bleeding. Once the bleeding stops, the body sends other proteins to break down the clot slowly. D-dimer is a protein fragment generated during the breakdown of blood clots. A D-Dimer test determines the presence of D-dimer and helps assess the blood clot formation and breakdown in the body.
This test may be needed in individuals presenting with symptoms suggestive of blood clots, such as leg swelling, pain, redness, shortness of breath, chest pain...
What does D-Dimer measure?
A D-Dimer test detects the presence of D-dimer, a protein fragment produced when a blood clot dissolves in the body. This test helps diagnose and monitor conditions related to blood clot formation, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), stroke and disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC).
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