What it is
A D-dimer test is used to check if a blood clot may be present.[1]
Why it matters
D-dimer is a fragment related to clot breakdown and appears in DVT, pulmonary embolism, DIC, and other clot/bleeding workups.[1]
What it affects
- D-dimer interpretation depends on pre-test probability, timing, imaging, illness, pregnancy, surgery, inflammation, and other clinical context.[1]
Interpretation traps
- BioConst does not rule in or rule out a clot from a D-dimer value.[1]