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Dear Doctor: My doctor ordered a ‘D-dimer blood test,’ but I have no idea what it was for
Dear Doctor: My doctor ordered a ‘D-dimer blood test,’ but I have no idea what it was for
Dear Doctor: My doctor ordered a ‘D-dimer blood test,’ but I have no idea what it was for

Published on: 03/25/2026

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The D-dimer test looks for the breakdown of fibrin, which is a major protein that is involved in blood clotting. (Getty Images)

DEAR DR. ROACH: What are D-dimers? Are they something I should be concerned about? I am an 83-year-old male with the usual problems that men my age have, such as an enlarged prostate, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol. With medication and monitoring by my doctors, all of these conditions are under control. I also exercise and play golf every week.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/advice/2026/03/dear-doctor-my-doctor-ordered-a-d-dimer-blood-test-but-i-have-no-idea-what-it-was-for.html

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