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D-dimer

Also known as: Fragment D-dimer; Fibrin degradation fragment
Formal name: D-dimer
Related tests: Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP); Prothrombin Time (PT); Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT, or PTT); Fibrinogen; Platelet Count

Common Questions

1.  Is there a home test for D-dimer?

At the present time, there is no recommended D-dimer test for home use.

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2.  What other procedures will my doctor likely request if my D-dimer is positive?

More than likely, your doctor will request a non-invasive scanning procedure, such as a venous ultrasound. Additional investigations may include a ventilation/perfusion (VQ) scan, a CT scan, or CT-pulmonary angiogram scan.

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