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Can the d-dimer test be accurate enough to diagnose a pulmonary embolism?
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Used for ruling out : The d-dimer test is most helpful in ruling out pulmonary embolism. If it is negative, the chance of having a pe is quite small. If it is positive, then a further confirmatory test is still necessary to make the diagnosis of pe.
Answered 4/29/2014
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