D-dimer

Also known as: Fragment D-dimer, Fibrin degradation fragment
Formally known as: 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? 2. What other procedures will my doctor likely request if my D-dimer is positive? 1. Is there a home test for D-dimer? At the present time, there is no recommended D-dimer test for home use. [Back to top ] 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. [Back to top ]

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