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Is a D Dimer test of value in pregnant woman with suspected pulmonary embolus

Report By: Aoife Quinn - ED SHO
Search checked by Aoife Quinn - ED SHO
Institution: St Vincents Hospital
Date Submitted: 27th October 2004
Last Modified: 10th August 2010
Status: Red (incomplete)

Three Part Question

Is a [D Dimer test] of value in [pregnant woman] with [suspected pulmonary embolus]?