Determine the significance and clinical use of D-Dimer in clinical practice
Lab Test Name:
D-Dimer- DDI
Description:
Measurement of D-Dimer evaluates the amount of byproduct produced as part of fibrinolysis
D-dimer (DDI) is a product of fibrinolysis
D-dimer levels are elevated in the setting of clot breakdown, and will be significantly elevated in the setting of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC).
Indications:
Identify and monitor
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Rule out a blood clot:
Normal Therapeutic Values:
Normal – ≤ 250 ng/mL
Collection:
What would cause increased levels?
Increased
Indicates a lack of the substance that is released during the breakdown of a blood clot (i.e. lack of blood clots, or lack of fibrinolysis)
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