A D-dimer test checks for certain proteins in the blood to rule out certain clotting disorders. (Photo credit: Science Photo Library/Getty Images) A D-dimer test is a blood test that can be used to ...

Ottawa, ON - Performing a D-dimer test in addition to clinical assessment of patients with suspected deep vein thrombosis (DVT) simplifies diagnosis of the disorder, a new randomized study has shown.

A D-dimer test measures how much D-dimer protein is in the blood. This protein is present when blood clots break down. A typical range is 0-0.50 milligrams per liter (mg/L) of blood. D-dimer is a ...

Boston, MA - A study published last year showing that patients suspected of having a deep-vein thrombosis could have the condition ruled out if a D-dimer test were negative has come in for some ...

A D-dimer test is a lab test that helps diagnose blood clotting conditions. The test measures the levels of a protein fragment that remains in your blood after multiple blood clots break down. A high ...