A member asked:

Dr wants a ddimer will the fact i have a fresh small bruise on knee a small bruise under fingernail and blood drawn yesterday effect it tomorrow?

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Dr. Rajesh Patel answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Yes, it can: D-dimers are non specific. Small rises in their levels can occur with bruises, repeat blood draw attempt, etc- basicaly anything that can cause blood to accumulate and clot anywhere in the body can cause high d dimers. NORMAL levels of d-dimers practically exclude potentially lethal blood clots, such as DVT or pulmonary embolism.

Answered 5/7/2015

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