A light blue tube (sodium citrate) is typically used for a D-Dimer blood test. The anticoagulant in the tube helps prevent blood clotting, allowing accurate measurement of the D-Dimer levels in the blood sample.
D dimer is a protein fragment that is found in the blood after someone has had a blood clot. Fibrinolysis breaks down the clot, leaving D dimer in the blood. The D dimer blood test is usually performed when doctors suspect that a patient has a pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung) or deep venous thrombosis. While a negative D dimer blood test usually means that a blood clot is not present, a positive D dimer blood test does not necessarily indicate a blood clot or deep venous thrombosis
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A normal D-dimer test result means that the patient who has taken the test does not have an acute disease or condition causing abnormal clotting and breakdown. D-dimer is a substance released upon breaking down of blood clots.
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D-Dimer is a product of fibrin degradation, which is a protein fragment present after a blood clot is degraded through fibrinolysis (a test used to analyze blood clots). A fibrin is a non-globular protein that results from the coagulation (clotting process) of blood. On an atomic level, the fibrin protein has two D fragments, cross-linked between an E fragment. In biochemical terms, it is expressed as D-E-D, which is where the D in D-dimer comes from. The test for D-dimer was not discovered until the 1970's, and practical applications were not found until the 1990's. It is currently used to test for and identify numerous clotting related blood disorders.
The cost of a blood test can vary depending on the specific tests being conducted, the location of the testing facility, and whether or not you are using insurance to cover the cost. On average, a basic blood test can range from $50 to $200 without insurance. It's recommended to check with your healthcare provider or testing facility for more accurate pricing information.
Normally you can get a free blood test at a Planned Parenting clinic or the free clinic in your town.
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