What is a D-dimer blood test for?

What is a D-dimer blood test for?

D-dimer tests are used to help rule out the presence of an inappropriate blood clot (thrombus). Some of the conditions that the D-dimer test is used to help rule out include: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) Pulmonary embolism (PE)

What is normal range for D-dimer blood test?

A normal D-dimer is considered less than 0.50. A positive D-dimer is 0.50 or greater. Since this is a screening test, a positive D-Dimer is a positive screen.

How can I lower my D dimer naturally?

Some foods and other substances that may act as natural blood thinners and help reduce the risk of clots include the following list:

1. Turmeric. Share on Pinterest.
2. Ginger. Share on Pinterest.
3. Cayenne peppers. Share on Pinterest.
4. Vitamin E. Share on Pinterest.
5. Garlic.
6. Cassia cinnamon.
7. Ginkgo biloba.
8. Grape seed extract.

What does a high D-dimer blood test mean?

A blood sample is taken from a vein in the arm. A higher than normal D-dimer level might mean you have had a significant blood clot. However, the test does not tell where the clot was or what caused it. Other health problems can also cause the D-dimer level to go up.

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.

What does the fibrin D-dimer test measure?

The D-dimer test measures the amount of a protein called “fibrin D-dimer” in the blood. 1  Fibrin D-dimer is produced whenever fibrin (a protein that is the chief component of a blood clot), is being actively degraded somewhere within the vascular system. Blood clotting is an extremely complex process.

Can a D-dimer test confirm deep vein thrombosis?

If the woman has DIC, her D-dimer level will be very elevated. D-dimer is recommended as an adjunct test. 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.