What does a high D-dimer test mean?

What does a high D-dimer test mean?

A positive D-dimer result may indicate the presence of an abnormally high level of fibrin degradation products. It indicates that there may be significant blood clot (thrombus) formation and breakdown in the body, but it does not tell the location or cause.

How can I lower my D-dimer level?

Statins have proven antithrombotic properties, as suggested by the reduction of several prothrombotic markers, including D-dimer, in patients at high risk of arterial thrombosis. Such antithrombotic properties could also be observed in patients at high risk of venous thrombosis.

IS 500 D-dimer high?

As a result, at JPH, the threshold for the D-dimer value is 254 ng/mL. However, according to the literature, D-dimer values greater than 500 ng/mL are considered positive.

IS 600 D-dimer normal?

What do you need to know about the D dimer test?

D-dimer test. A D-dimer test is a blood test usually used to help check for or monitor blood clotting problems.

What should the D-dimer value be for PE?

A normal D-dimer result (< or =500 ng/mL FEU) has a negative predictive value of approximately 95% for the exclusion of acute pulmonary embolism (PE) or deep vein thrombosis when there is low or moderate pretest PE probability. Increased D-dimer values are abnormal but do not indicate a specific disease state.

Can a pregnant woman get a D-dimer blood test?

Women who are pregnant will commonly test positive, but should have results return back to normal after childbirth. The specificity of the D-dimer blood test is rather low. It can indicate the presence of a potential blood clot, but it cannot lead to a diagnosis of where that clot may be.

When to use D-dimer for pulmonary embolism?

Since D-dimer is a sensitive test but has a poor specificity, it should only be used to rule out deep vein thrombosis (DVT), not to confirm a diagnosis. It should not be used for pulmonary embolism when the clinical probability of that condition is high.