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

A Presence of a bleeding disorder
B Presence of a thrombotic disorder ✓
C Presence of a platelet disorder
D Presence of a fibrinolytic disorder

Explanation

Elevated levels of D-dimer indicate the presence of a thrombotic disorder, as D-dimer is a degradation product of fibrin clots.

Source

Williams Hematology
Hematology Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Hematology: Coagulation Disorders Easy MEDICAL Confidence: high