D-Dimer testing is usually recommended when someone goes to the hospital with symptoms, such as chest pain and difficulty in breathing.This test may also be advised when someone has symptoms of pulmonary embolisms, such as rapid heart rate, sudden shortness of breathing, forced breathing, coughing, haemoptysis (blood present in sputum), or lung-related chest pain.If you are showing symptoms of blood clots, such as swelling, pain, warmth, and changes in the skin colour of your leg. Chest pain, trouble breathing, coughing up blood, increased heartbeat.
The D-Dimer test is used to measure:The D-Dimer test looks for the presence of D-Dimer, a protein fragment that forms when a blood clot dissolves in the blood.This test is done for the diagnosis of blood clotting disorders, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.If your results show normal D-Dimer levels in the blood, it means you probably don't have a clotting disorder.
There are no strict guidelines as to how frequently D-Dimer levels should be tested. It depends on the doctor after you complete an assessment of your symptoms and conditions.
Less than 500 ngFEU/mL.
This test requires a blood sample.
This test can be taken at any time during the day.
Fasting is not required for this test.
There are no specific precautions for this test.
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