If you're someone who have a problem related to blood clot or know someone who recently had a surgery and clotting problems then this articles is for you in this article we’ll get to know more about the d dimer test...
What is the D-Dimer Test?
D-dimer is a protein which is normally undetectable in our blood and present at very low levels in our blood. The body makes this protein when the blood clot is dissolved in the body
A D-dimer blood test measures the d-dimer protein in your blood to rule out whether you have a clotting disorder or not.
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 test to rule out the thrombosis and other clotting related disorders
Why is the D-Dimer Test Ordered ?
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
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
What Does High Level of D-Dimer Test Indicates
High level of d-dimer protein in the blood indicated that the person have a blood clotting condition however the high level of d-dimer may also be due to the certain medication and to identify the exact source of clothing the physician may have to perform other test also
What Causes an Elevated D-Dimer?
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 is needed for this test
Procedure of the D-Dimer Test
- A lab technician will tie a plasti 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
Price of D-Dimer Test in Delhi
The average price of D-dimer test is around 1000-1500 however it may vary from place to place.you can book this test at an discounted range upto 50% off from a ganesh diagnostic centre
Why Choose Ganesh Diagnostic Centre
- We provide 100% accurate result
- Free home sample collection is available
- All test is available at discounted prices
- Accredited with NABL
Frequently Asked Questions
Is a home sample collection available?
Yes home sample collection is available for this test
How much time is needed to get the results for D-dimer test
Ganesh diagnostic understand how much is it important for you to get the results on time especially when it comes to health checkups therefore we provide results within 24hrs
Is the D-dimer test is helpful in COVID-19
Yes the D-dimer works for coronavirus as it helps in diagnosing the pulmonary embolism which is a very common yet the dangerous symptom of coronavirus
How Can I Treat High D-Dimer Level
The treatment depends on the cause if the high level is due to age or pregnancy then it doesn't required any treatment however if it is due to any underlying medical condition then your doctor may prescribe you an anticoagulants for the treatment
Can I Have an Elevated D-Dimer but No Blood Clots
Yes you can have an high level of D-dimer but no blood clots therefore it is important to rule out the condition behind the elevated level
