Laboratory markers in the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism.

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Selected blood tests may be useful in the diagnosis of venous thromboembolism (VTE), or in the identification of a congenital or acquired defect associated with the development of VTE. Several studies have shown the D-dimer assay to have a high negative predictive value but poor specificity when used in the detection of VTE. Yet in the emergency room setting, the D-dimer test may be useful if a detailed risk...

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