Abstract
Introduction: D-dimer assay, generally evaluated according to cutoff points calibrated for VTE exclusion, is used to estimate the individual risk of recurrence after a first idiopathic event of venous thromboembolism (VTE). Methods: Commercial D-dimer assays, evaluated according to predetermined cutoff levels for each assay, specific for age (lower in subjects
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 42 - 49 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | International Journal of Laboratory Hematology |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Feb 1 2016 |
Keywords
- Cutoff criteria
- D-dimer
- Recurrence
- Venous thromboembolism
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Clinical Biochemistry
- Biochemistry, medical
- Hematology