A member asked:

Low prob for clots, ddimer neg, dr thinks numbness from knee into foot, slight ache in inner thigh is pinched nerve. is ddimer secure test for clots?

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Dr. Julia Sanchez answered

Specializes in Pain Management

D dimer - screening: D dimer is only a screening test . Confirmation of a blood clot should be done through a doppler ultrasound. Discuss with your doctor if he would consider ordering a doppler ultrasound of the lower extremity that is affected.

Answered 11/6/2013

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