D-Dimer Test?

Question

I just had a D-Dimer test done, I'm female, age 28 and my result was 215.. is that normal?

Answer 1

All labs have different reference ranges for what is considered normal or abnormal. Just having the number is not enough, I would need to know the reference.

However, a D-Dimer of 215 at my lab would be considered high. But, having an elevated D-Dimer may not mean anything. It is difficult to tell without knowing your complete medical history and what other labs were drawn at the time.

Discuss it with your physician.

Answer 2

I am a medical technologist. In my laboratory, anything below 500 is considered an event. a D-dimer is a particle from fibrin degradation. If there is a high result, then there is a chance that clots are being formed and torn apart. Causes could be DIC, DVT and Pulmonary Embolism.

This test does NOT rule these out, however.

Most places, a result of 0-500 is normal. However, if you have a number in the higher range. Say, 200-500, another D-dimer in a few hours may be nessesary.

Answer 3

The D-dimer is measured when a pulmonary embolism is suspected as opposed to a deep venous thromboembolism. Pulmonary emboli are often difficult to diagnose. No blood test is always accurate however and a negative D-dimer suggests that there was no pulmonary emboli. The significance of a deep venous thrombosis depends upon its location. If it is below the knee it tends not to propagate to the lungs. If it is above the knee travel would not be advised. If the sonogram of the veins in your legs did not find a venous thromboembolism this does not mean that you might not have a pulmonary embolism. In most cases of pulmonary emboli the venous study of the legs does not reveal a thromboembolism. When taking a trip that involves a prolonged period of time on an airplane it is recommended that you get up and walk down the aisle every 30 minutes or so. You may also do exercises while you sit. If I may be of further assistance please let me know. I wish you the very best of health and in all things may God bless.

Answer 4

Most sampling kits have 0-300 ng/ml as normal range. Values exceeding 250, 300 or 500 ng/ml (different for various kits) are considered positive.
NOTE: A standard reference range is not available for this test. Because reference values are dependent on many factors, including patient age, gender, sample population, and test method, numeric test results have different meanings in different labs. Your lab report should include the specific reference range for your test. Lab Tests Online strongly recommends that you discuss your test results with your doctor.
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Answer 5

This is an high valor....