What Can Contribute To A High D-Dimer Result?

Posted on Tue, 27 Mar 2018

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Question : D-Dimer came back 4.37. Tested yesterday for clots - negative. What else can ccontribute to high result? I am having pressure in gall bladder area. Have been told lots of gall stones. I have avoided surgery.
Had bilateral breast cancer lumpectomies last April. Any comments please.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Units or lab report

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

A high D Dimer indicates significant clotting but it can be raised in a number of other conditions especially in a hospital setting.

Kindly upload the lab result or send the units associated with the value of D Dimers to comment further and advise accordingly.

Hope I have answered your query. Wishing you the best of health.

Thank you.

Regards,
Dr. Muhammad Sareer Khalil
General & Family Physician

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