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Can you have an elevated d-dimer (1.671) without thrombus? i have aps + ss, and on xarelto 10 mg.

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Yes: There are many causes of elevated D-dimer, other than clot. D-dimer test is good for excluding clot, if the test is negative, but a positive result does not equate to a clot and requires additional investigation.

Dr Amico Jr and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/16/2017

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