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What is the D-DIMER Test?

The D-Dimer test (fibrin degradation fragment Test) looks for D-Dimer, a protein fragment formed when a blood clot dissolves. This test is used to diagnose coagulation problems, pulmonary embolism, and DVT. A high level of this protein in your blood indicates that you have a blood clot in a body therefore this test is one of the most important tests to rule out thrombosis and other clotting related disorders.

Other names of D-Dimer test: Fragment D-dimer, or fibrin degradation fragment

What Is the Use of D-Dimer Test

This test is ordered by the healthcare providers if they  have a suspicion that the person may have blood clot or to determine the presence of clotting related disorders such as

• Stroke
• Pulmonary embolism
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Post surgery clot
• Disseminated intravascular coagulation
• Coronary artery disease
• Hyper-fibrinolysis

What are the benefits of D-dimer test 

• This test is used to monitor the treatment efficacy if the person is already diagnosed with the blood clotting condition
• This test helps in monitoring the covid-19 infections and its progression in the patients
• It helps in diagnosing the blood clotting disorders
• It helps in early diagnosis and providing a timely intervention and decreasing mortality rates

Why is the D-dimer test ordered?

The D-dimer test is used to determine the presence of a blood clot that isn't healthy (thrombus). The fragment d-dimer test is used to help rule out the following conditions:

1. Thrombosis of a deep vein (DVT)
2. A pulmonary embolism is a type of blood clot that occurs in the lungs (PE)
3. Stroke

This test may also be conducted if a person exhibits pulmonary embolism symptoms such as:

1. Fast heart rate
2. Forced breathing, sudden shortness of breath
3. Hemoptysis (coughing) (blood present in sputum)
4. Chest pain caused by lung disease.

Risk factors for D-dimer elevation

Some conditions which can cause the elevated D-dimer protein in a body are as follow:

• Old age
• Recent surgery
• Pregnancy
• Cancer
• Kidney disease
• Chronic inflammation
• Liver disease
• Severe infection

Preparation for D-dimer test

• No specific preparation such as fasting is needed for this test
• Take adequate rest and stay cam
• Avoid alcohol and smoking before the test

Procedure of the D-dimer test

• A lab technician will tie a plastic rubber band around your arm to find the vein
• Then after finding the vein, the area from which the blood sample will be drawn is cleaned using an alcohol swab to avoid infections
• After this the blood sample is taken out
• After getting the desired sample the puncture site is covered with the bandage to avoid bleeding
• Blood sample is then sent to the lab for further analysis

After the test:

1. The patient should keep the dressing strip on for another 15 min.
2. No other or specific type of care is required ahead.

D-dimer normal range

A normal range is usually between 0-0.50 milligrams per litre (mg/L) of blood.

What does the D-dimer test results indicate

• low or normal D-dimer levels in the blood indicates that the individual does not suffer from any clotting disorder
• High levels of D-dimer indicates that the individual has a clotting disorder. However, it does not show either the location of the clot or the type of clotting disorder or other health condition

Required Documents for D-Dimer Test:

1. Doctor prescription. 
2. A valid government ID.

Cost of D-Dimer Test in Delhi

D-dimer test price vary based on the location and the reputation of the diagnostic centre the average cost is around Rs 1000-2000 .you can book this test with ganesh diagnostic centre at a heavy discount

Why you should choose ganesh diagnostic centre for your D-dimer blood test at home

We are the leading diagnostic centre and we have gained the trust of more than 30,000 doctors since 2001. So we understand how important and crucial your health is ,your health is our top priority too. That's why we provide most of our diagnostic tests at a discount of 50% so that these tests doesnt put a burden on your pocket too, we have no competition when it comes to the pricing of our test. We are accredited with NABL.Without compromising the standard of our test we have came up with pocket friendly blood tests with free home sample collection services at the comfort of your home with no extra charges. book your D-dimer blood test at home and enjoy a heavy discount.