Journal article
A Latex D-Dimer Reliably Excludes Venous Thromboembolism
Abstract
BACKGROUND: D-Dimer, a cross-linked fibrin degradation product, has a high sensitivity in patients with suspected venous thrombosis. Traditional latex D-dimer assays, however, have not been sufficiently sensitive to exclude venous thromboembolism.
METHODS: To determine the clinical utility of a latex D-dimer assay (MDA D-Dimer; Organon Teknika Corporation, Durham, NC) in patients with suspected venous thromboembolism, we conducted a …
Authors
Bates SM; Grand'Maison A; Johnston M; Naguit I; Kovacs MJ; Ginsberg JS
Journal
JAMA Internal Medicine, Vol. 161, No. 3, pp. 447–453
Publisher
American Medical Association (AMA)
Publication Date
February 12, 2001
DOI
10.1001/archinte.161.3.447
ISSN
2168-6106