D-Dimer

🔍 Overview

The D-Dimer test measures a protein fragment released when a blood clot breaks down in the body. It is mainly used to assess abnormal clot formation and breakdown, helping detect conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE).

📋 Test Summary

This test helps to:

• Detect blood clotting disorders

• Rule out DVT and pulmonary embolism

• Assess risk of thromboembolism

• Monitor clotting in COVID-19 and critical illness

• Evaluate unexplained leg pain, swelling, or chest pain

✔ Important test for clot detection
✔ Helps rule out serious thrombotic conditions
✔ Simple blood test

⏱ Reports Within: Same Day / Within 24 Hours
🧪 Sample: Blood
👶👩👨 Age: All Age Groups
🚻 Gender: Male and Female
🍽 Fasting: Not Required