What will
You Receive:
- 5 x Test
Cassettes
- 5 x Pipettes
- 5 x Buffers
- 1 x Instructions
for Use
This kit
assumes you are a medical professional and already have a fingertip blood
collection device (e.g. safety lancet).
What is
D-Dimer?
D-dimer is a protein fragment from the breakdown of a blood
clot. Blood clots generally begin to slowly break down after they are formed,
and this process releases D-dimer into the blood.
Why do
I need this Test?
This
test is used to rule out a blood clot. If you get a negative result, then this means
that a blood clot is highly unlikely. An elevated D-dimer level is not normal.
It is usually found after a clot has formed and is in the process of breaking
down. If you are having significant formation and breakdown of blood clot in
your body, your D-dimer may be elevated. More testing is usually needed.