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Would endoscopy and colonoscopy with a few biopsies in stomach make a ddimer blood test result higher? if so how long til it would go back to normal?

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Doubt it...: D-dimer concentration may help diagnose thrombosis and DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation) but a elevated level does not rule out other potential causes. False positive readings can be due to: liver disease, high rheumatoid factor, inflammation, malignancy, trauma, pregnancy, recent surgery as well as advanced age.

Answered 10/7/2014

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