D-dimer is a degradation product of crosslinked fibrin (XL-FDP) by plasmin, the main clot lysis enzyme. These are small fragments of cross-linked fibrin circulating in the blood, markers of fibrinolysis. Measuring the level of D-dimer in a patient is helpful in indicating the presence of a blood clot. Therefore, levels below predetermined thresholds can be used to rule out conditions such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), and stroke. A D-dimer level can be used to help diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and to monitor the effectiveness of DIC treatment. D-dimers increase with age and are elevated during pregnancy.
Special plasmas are derived from patients with a congenital deficiency, severe or moderate, or presenting a particular profile. No buffer or preservatives are added. Quickly frozen at -80° C, the plasma maintains perfectly intact the matrix. All plasmas are stable when stored at -40° C to -80° C. We carefully pack with dry ice during shipment. No additive or preservative. Expiry date > 1 year. Plastic vials.
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