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Q: D-dimer Results

asked by: jamigirl7 on August 8th, 2007

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I was in the er back in Jan for chest pains, and they did a d-dimer, that came out elevated at 2.48, and so they checked my lungs for any embolism, and everything checked out ok..... so does that mean, I possibly have a clot somewhere and don't know it? Or could this be elevated for other reasons? Should I be concerned? The dr. never mentioned it at all, I just saw it on my records... and I canot find out how high 2.48 is, etc. any info would be appreciated:)

Thanks

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Mame

replied on October 27th, 2008

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D-dimers look at clots, as you suggest. Your level of 2.48 without a measurement doesn't give us an idea of which test kit your doctor used, and thus the reference range (it looks like it is in ug/mL). As well, D-dimers are affected by age and other history details.

You could potentially have a clot, but your physician should be able to tell you more. Sorry for the late reply.

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