D-Dimer
& FDP in Diagnosis
D-Dimer normal and FDP normal:
Coagulation & fibrinolytic
system in balance and at normal activity
D-Dimer normal and FDP positive:
Plasmin is breaking down fibrinogen
(primary fibrinolysis)
D-Dimer positive and FDP positive:
Plasmin is breaking down fibrin
polymers (secondary fibrinolysis)
D-Dimer positive and FDP normal:
Technical error