DDITT, also known as D-Dimer, P is a simple blood test that can detect or monitor blood-clotting problems. D-dimer is a type of protein fragment the body produces to break down a blood clot. It is normally undetectable in the blood but is produced when the body is attempting to break down a blood clot. The presence of d-dimer indicates that systems of the body are activated in response to a coagulation (clotting) event. This test cannot indicate what has caused the clot, or where it is located within the body.
TEST SPECIFICATIONS
Who Is It For?
D-dimer testing is a useful tool when used with other diagnostic processes to detect thrombotic (blood clot producing) diseases and conditions. Your doctor may recommend d-dimer testing if they suspect:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
- Increased d-dimer levels may also be associated with pregnancy, liver disease, malignancy, and inflammation.
Why Is It Important?
Because d-dimer levels are so useful in identifying increased risks due to a coagulation event, this test is useful in determining or ruling out deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and other clotting conditions. Elevated levels of d-dimer can inform further testing, rule out clotting events, or aid in the monitoring of treatment effectiveness. This test is an excellent way to identify any potential red flags and facilitate a conversation with your doctor.
What is the cost?
If purchased on its own during your appointment, this test costs $150.00 + Tax.
Standard and Advanced Testing Services
Health Today delivers the same level of excellence in care and reliable results for our general lab work and our enhanced screening clients. Here are the lab tests currently offered by our collections and lab services team.
What Our Clients Have To Say
We are proud of the important work we do and the impact that fast, convenient, and private lab testing services can have on the health and wellbeing of our community. We are even more proud that you don’t have to take our word for it. Here is what our clients have to say about their experience with Health Today Health:
RELIABLE CARDIOVASCULAR HEALTH SCREENING
We offer a hybrid model of general blood work and public lab services with access to enhanced, private testing. This means that Health Today Health is positioned to provide quick, efficient, and reliable tests when your physician requires, but that we can also offer you access to tools that can provide a more advanced insight into your overall health and wellness. Here is what we offer:
On Demand Private Lab Services Across Canada
From our home bases in Calgary, Edmonton, Fort McMurray, Red Deer, Medicine Hat, and Toronto, Health Today Health provides affordable, safe, and reliable in-clinic, mobile, corporate, and pop up clinic advanced lab services to people across Canada. Visit our city links to learn more about our locations and the services offered.
Calgary - Future Smiles Denture Clinic (North)
Calgary, AB T3J 4J1
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Calgary - Health Today Inc. (Centre 70)
Calgary, AB T2H 2K6
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Toronto - Mobile / In Home Cancer Screening
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FAQs
Appointments can be booked here.
Please reach out to our customer services team by emailing using the contact form at the bottom of the page with your full name, test service, date and location of testing and we will help answer your questions or direct you to further information.
If you require a specific test that isn’t on our website, we may be able to offer it to you, as long as it’s tested through a blood draw. Please email our support team using the contact form below with details of the required test. It may take a few weeks until we can quote a price for you, but we will do our best.
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Health today is committed to providing the highest level of service to our in-clinic, mobile, corporate, and rural lab service clients across Canada. We promise to continue to provide advanced solutions for testing and overall health. We will be here whenever you need lab services, wherever you need them.
Choose Health Today as your partner in achieving better health. Call 1-403-800-9273 or contact us online.
Tomorrow’s Advances In Health Screening Available Today
Health Today leverages valued partnerships with global testing technology partners to bring Canadians advanced screening tools to aid in achieving optimal health and wellness. Offered alongside excellence in delivering standard lab services, these breakthrough technologies position Health Today to be every Canadian’s best option for health testing and screening.
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