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D-dimer is a specific degradation product released into the circulation when cross-linked fibrin undergoes endogenous fibrinolysis.
The D-dimer test is useful to rule out the presence of blood clots in circulation.
The normal value of Didimer is Less than 0.5ug/mL (0.5mg/L).
A D-dimer test is usually done to rule out blood clotting disorders like:
An elevated D-dimer is of limited value, as may be raised in a variety of conditions including:
Low levels ( <0.5 ug/mL), particularly where clinical risk is low, have a high negative predictive value and further investigation is usually unnecessary.
D-dimer usually comes higher in blood clotting disorders. But for the confirmation imaging tests are required.
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