The presence of D-dimer in blood indicates that thrombin has been formed and fibrin generated from fibrinogen in vivo as a result of activation of the coagulation system. This test measures the level in the blood to help assess the thrombotic state.
About Using Reagent
Detection Range
(50 - 10,000 ng/ml)
(50 - 10,000 ng/ml)
Indication
Deep Vein Thrombosis, Diffuse or disseminated intravascular coagulation, Various embolisms including PE and strokes
In Your Medical Field
Attending clinicians can integrate this information with other pertinent parameters to assess the coagulation status of the patient. For example, a positive D-dimer result means that the patient has to undergo further imaging in order to diagnose whether or not he or she has DVT or PE.