Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is an advanced diagnostic service that has NABL and NABH accreditation. A D-Dimer test looks at pieces of protein that are known as D-dimer, which are released when a blood clot has dissolved. Hence, this test is often done to aid the diagnosis of suspected blood clotting problems such as DVT and PE. Your doctor may order a D-dimer test if you have symptoms or physical characteristics that can point to a possible problem with your blood clots.

What is D-Dimer?

A D-Dimer test is done in the lab to look for blood products of fibrin degradation. This can be useful to determine if there is increased or decreased clot formation and breakdown. This test can be very useful in helping to identify if someone has a suspected DVT or PE. If the result comes back negative, it can help to exclude DVT/PE in patients with low or moderate clinical probability in the right clinical scenario. However, if the test is positive, additional testing may be needed, including ultrasound or CT pulmonary angiography based on symptoms and the doctor's findings.

Conditions Evaluated

Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

A Deep Vein Thrombosis is a blood clot that has formed in a deep vein in the body. This is commonly found in the legs. A D-Dimer test may help to identify if there is a possibility of DVT if you have symptoms such as swelling, pain, and tenderness in the leg.

Pulmonary Embolism (PE)

A Pulmonary Embolism is a blood clot that has travelled to the lungs and blocked a blood vessel. A D-Dimer test may help to investigate suspected PE in the right clinical scenario.

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)

DIC is a serious condition where there is abnormal clotting activity throughout the bloodstream. This causes increased usage of clotting factors. D-Dimer levels may be high and will be reviewed with other clotting tests.

Other Conditions Associated with Clot Formation

D-Dimer levels may be raised in those with infection, inflammation, or recent trauma, surgery, pregnancy, or specific cancers. A raised D-Dimer cannot determine the cause.

Increased Fibrin Breakdown

This test identifies products released from the breakdown of fibrin. Raised levels can indicate increased clot formation and breakdown. This is reviewed by doctors alongside other findings.

Why Choose Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy?

Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy is a high-tech diagnostic centre. We provide all of the services of Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Pathology under one roof. We provide specialist investigations and comprehensive reporting given by trained professionals. Our ultimate goal is to deliver the best diagnostic assistance.

Book Your D-Dimer Test

Please contact Molecular Diagnostics and Therapy if a doctor has recommended a D-Dimer test. A prescription from your doctor is required. All this information needs to be provided to our team: whether you have had any blood clot investigations in the past, what treatment is being done at present, any medical history to be included, and what medication is being taken currently.