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D-Dimer

 

The BTS Standards of Care Committee recognises the problems arising from the use of the D Dimer test in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism and has commissioned from the Pulmonary Embolism Group, the guidance documents below, which are designed for local consideration and use.  We hope they will be helpful.

Download the Statement here

Download the D-Dimer Chart here

We are greatly indebted to Dr Andrew Miller for his work in the development of these.