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The D-dimer test measures levels of D-dimer in the blood, which is a fragment produced when a blood clot dissolves. An elevated D-dimer level may indicate the presence of a blood clotting disorder such as deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, disseminated intravascular coagulation, or stroke. The D-dimer test is used to help diagnose these conditions in patients experiencing related symptoms or who have risk factors for blood clots. While an elevated D-dimer suggests a clotting disorder, additional imaging tests are needed to locate any clots.

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D-Dimer Blood Test Submitted by Mr.A.Ajith Bsc . Microbiology DMLT
D Dimer Blood Test D-DimerTest A D-dimer test looks for D-dimer in blood.D-dimer is a protein fragment (small piece) that's made when a bloodclot dissolves in your body. Blood clottingis an important process that prevents you from losing too much blood when you are injured. Normally, your body will dissolve the clot once your injury has healed. With a blood clottingdisorder, clots can form when you don't have an obvious injury or don't dissolve when they should. These conditionscan be very serious and even life-threatening. AD-dimer test can show if you have one of these conditions. Other names: fragment D-dimer, fibrin degradation fragment USED FOR A D.DIMER test is most oftern used to find out the whetheryou have blood clot disorder. These disorder include
DEEP VAIN THRODEEPMBOSIS (DVT) A blood clot thats deep inside a vein. These clots usually affect the lower legs, But they can also happen in other pars of the body.
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) A blokage in an artery in lungs. It usually happens when a blood clot in another part of the body breaks loos and travel to the lungs. DVT clot are a commen couses of PE.
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) A condition that causes too many blood clot to form. They can form throughout the body, causing a organ damage and other serious complications. DIC may be caused by traumatic injuries or certain types of infection or cancer.
Stroke A blockage in the blood supply to the brain.
Risks Factors D-dimertest You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needlewas put in, but most symptoms go away quickly. results mean If your results show low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood, it means you probablydon't have a clottingdisorder. If your results show higher than normal levels of D-dimer, it may mean you have a clotting disorder. But it cannot show where the clot is located or what type of clottingdisorder you have. Also, high D-dimer levels are not always caused by clotting problems. Other conditionsthat can cause high D-dimerlevels includepregnancy, heart disease, and recent surgery. If your D-dimer results were not normal, your provider will probablyorder more tests to make a diagnosis. If you have questionsabout your results, talk to your health care provider. Learn more about laboratorytests, reference ranges, and understandingresults.
Testing Purpose Blood clotting disorder, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolism (PE). Symptoms of DVT include: Leg pain or tenderness Leg swelling Redness or red streaks on the legs Symptoms of PE include: Trouble breathing Cough Chest pain Rapid heartbeat
Risks Factors D-dimer test You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly. results mean If your results show low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood, it means you probably don't have a clotting disorder. If your results show higher than normal levels of D-dimer, it may mean you have a clotting disorder. But it cannot show where the clot is located or what type of clotting disorder you have. Also, high D-dimer levels are not always caused by clotting problems. Other conditions that can cause high D-dimer levels include pregnancy, heart disease, and recent surgery. If your D-dimer results were not normal, your provider will probably order more tests to make a diagnosis. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider. Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
Is there anything else I need to know about a D-dimer test? If your D-dimer test results were not normal, your provider may order one or more imaging tests to find out if you have a clotting disorder. These include: Doppler ultrasound, a test that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. CT angiography. In this test, you are injected with a special dye that helps your blood vessels show up on a special type of x- ray machine. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan. These are two tests that may be done separately or together. They both use small amounts of radioactive substances to help a scanning machine see how well air and blood move through your lungs.
Thank you A.AJITH Bsc.Microbiology. DMLT.,

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  • 1. D-Dimer Blood Test Submitted by Mr.A.Ajith Bsc . Microbiology DMLT
  • 2. D Dimer Blood Test D-DimerTest A D-dimer test looks for D-dimer in blood.D-dimer is a protein fragment (small piece) that's made when a bloodclot dissolves in your body. Blood clottingis an important process that prevents you from losing too much blood when you are injured. Normally, your body will dissolve the clot once your injury has healed. With a blood clottingdisorder, clots can form when you don't have an obvious injury or don't dissolve when they should. These conditionscan be very serious and even life-threatening. AD-dimer test can show if you have one of these conditions. Other names: fragment D-dimer, fibrin degradation fragment USED FOR A D.DIMER test is most oftern used to find out the whetheryou have blood clot disorder. These disorder include
  • 3. DEEP VAIN THRODEEPMBOSIS (DVT) A blood clot thats deep inside a vein. These clots usually affect the lower legs, But they can also happen in other pars of the body.
  • 4. Pulmonary Embolism (PE) A blokage in an artery in lungs. It usually happens when a blood clot in another part of the body breaks loos and travel to the lungs. DVT clot are a commen couses of PE.
  • 5. Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) A condition that causes too many blood clot to form. They can form throughout the body, causing a organ damage and other serious complications. DIC may be caused by traumatic injuries or certain types of infection or cancer.
  • 6. Stroke A blockage in the blood supply to the brain.
  • 7. Risks Factors D-dimertest You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needlewas put in, but most symptoms go away quickly. results mean If your results show low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood, it means you probablydon't have a clottingdisorder. If your results show higher than normal levels of D-dimer, it may mean you have a clotting disorder. But it cannot show where the clot is located or what type of clottingdisorder you have. Also, high D-dimer levels are not always caused by clotting problems. Other conditionsthat can cause high D-dimerlevels includepregnancy, heart disease, and recent surgery. If your D-dimer results were not normal, your provider will probablyorder more tests to make a diagnosis. If you have questionsabout your results, talk to your health care provider. Learn more about laboratorytests, reference ranges, and understandingresults.
  • 8. Testing Purpose Blood clotting disorder, such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT) or a pulmonary embolism (PE). Symptoms of DVT include: Leg pain or tenderness Leg swelling Redness or red streaks on the legs Symptoms of PE include: Trouble breathing Cough Chest pain Rapid heartbeat
  • 9. Risks Factors D-dimer test You may have slight pain or bruising at the spot where the needle was put in, but most symptoms go away quickly. results mean If your results show low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood, it means you probably don't have a clotting disorder. If your results show higher than normal levels of D-dimer, it may mean you have a clotting disorder. But it cannot show where the clot is located or what type of clotting disorder you have. Also, high D-dimer levels are not always caused by clotting problems. Other conditions that can cause high D-dimer levels include pregnancy, heart disease, and recent surgery. If your D-dimer results were not normal, your provider will probably order more tests to make a diagnosis. If you have questions about your results, talk to your health care provider. Learn more about laboratory tests, reference ranges, and understanding results.
  • 10. Is there anything else I need to know about a D-dimer test? If your D-dimer test results were not normal, your provider may order one or more imaging tests to find out if you have a clotting disorder. These include: Doppler ultrasound, a test that uses sound waves to create images of your veins. CT angiography. In this test, you are injected with a special dye that helps your blood vessels show up on a special type of x- ray machine. Ventilation-perfusion (V/Q) scan. These are two tests that may be done separately or together. They both use small amounts of radioactive substances to help a scanning machine see how well air and blood move through your lungs.