What is the normal D-dimer level?

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.

What does an elevated 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.

Should I worry if my D-dimer is high?

An elevated D-dimer level is not normal. It’s usually found after a clot has formed and is in the process of breaking down. If you are having significant formation and breakdown of blood clot in your body, your D-dimer may be elevated. A negative D-dimer test means that a blood clot is highly unlikely.

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 kind of diseases are associated with D dimer?

Conclusion: Although D-dimer testing has a reputation for being very non-specific, an extremely elevated D-dimer is uniquely associated with severe disease, mainly including VTE, sepsis and/or cancer.

What does it mean to have low D-dimer in blood?

If your results show low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood, it means you probably don’t have a clotting disorder. If your results show higher than normal levels of D-dimer, it may mean you have a clotting disorder. But it cannot show where the clot is located or what type of clotting disorder you have.

When does a D-dimer dissolve in the body?

D-dimer is a protein fragment (small piece) that’s made when a blood clot dissolves in your body. Blood clotting is an important process that prevents you from losing too much blood when you are injured. Normally, your body will dissolve the clot once your injury has healed.

What is the normal D-dimer level? 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. What does an elevated D-dimer test mean? A positive D-dimer result may indicate the presence of an abnormally high level of…