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Department | CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY |
Speciality Name | D-DIMER** |
Test type | Pathology |
Report | 24 Hours |
No Patient preparation needed
This assay is useful in the diagnosis of intravascular coagulation and fibrinolysis / DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulopathy). It also has negative predictive value in excluding the diagnosis of Pulmonary embolism or Deep vein Thrombosis particularly when this assay is combined with clinical information. D-Dimer levels are increased in DIC / Intravascular coagulation, recent bleeding, hematoma, trauma, surgical operation and thromboembolism. High levels may also be seen in pregnancy, liver disease, malignancy, inflammation & chronic hypercoagulable state.
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