A patient with a coagulation disorder is found to have elevated levels of D-dimer. What does this indicate?

A Recent thrombosis or fibrinolysis ✓
B Bleeding disorder
C Inherited coagulation disorder
D Platelet dysfunction

Explanation

Elevated levels of D-dimer indicate recent thrombosis or fibrinolysis, as D-dimer is a degradation product of cross-linked fibrin.

Source

Clinical laboratory tests
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high