D-DIMER

D-dimers are small protein fragments released into the blood after a blood clot breaks down. Measuring D-dimer levels helps detect the presence of blood clots, including those deep within veins or in the arteries and lungs, which can impact blood flow to various organs and tissues and increase the risk of a heart attack. The D-dimer test is recommended for individuals experiencing symptoms such as chest pain, increased heart rate, difficulty breathing, seizures, coughing up blood, bleeding gums, nausea, decreased urination, muscle pain, leg pain, and swelling. Elevated D-dimer levels are also associated with severe COVID-19 cases, making it a useful marker for predicting disease severity. High D-dimer levels can also occur in older adults, during pregnancy, and in liver and kidney diseases. You can get the D-dimer test from MyDoctorLab at an affordable price, with home sample collection available for your convenience.