What causes high D Dimer and low MCHC?

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High D Dimer and low MCHC can be caused by many reasons.

If your D Dimer is in between 0 ug/mL and 0.51 ug/mL and your MCHC is in between 31.5 g/dL and 34.5 g/dL then you need not worry as these are the normal ranges for D Dimer and MCHC respectively. But if your levels are lesser or greater than the above values, then there may be some problem in your body.

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Normal range of D Dimer : 0 - 0.51 ug/mL

Ideal values of D Dimer depending on age :
Age Ideal D Dimer value
<5 years 0.113
5-10 years 0.116
10-15 years 0.12
15-20 years 0.124
20-25 years 0.128
25-30 years 0.132
30-35 years 0.136
35-40 years 0.14
40-45 years 0.144
45-50 years 0.148
50-55 years 0.153
55-60 years 0.158
60-70 years 0.163
70-80 years 0.168
80-90 years 0.173
90-100 years 0.178
>100 years 0.183

*Ideal values are calculated based on our database of patient records

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Some examples of conditions that increase or decrease D Dimer levels include:

  • Smoking
  • Obesity
  • Clotting disorder such as factor V Leiden mutation
  • Antiphospholipid syndrome
  • Prolonged immobility

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Normal range of MCHC : 31.5 - 34.5 g/dL

Ideal values of MCHC depending on age :
Age Ideal MCHC value
<5 years 32.467
5-10 years 33.464
10-15 years 34.491
15-20 years 34.459
20-25 years 34.427
25-30 years 34.395
30-35 years 34.363
35-40 years 34.331
40-45 years 34.299
45-50 years 34.267
50-55 years 34.235
55-60 years 34.203
60-70 years 34.171
70-80 years 34.139
80-90 years 34.107
90-100 years 34.075
>100 years 34.043
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High D Dimer and low MCHC can be caused by a lot of reasons. If you take D Dimer and MCHC blood tests and the results are higher than 0.51 ug/mL for D Dimer and lower than 31.5 g/dL for MCHC, your physician may recommend more tests to figure out the problem. You might also get these tests if your physician thinks you have some other disease.

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How the D Dimer and MCHC Tests Are Done :

If your doctor wants D Dimer and MCHC tests on you, you may need to go through these tests. During the D Dimer and MCHC blood tests, a pathologist will put a needle into your veins and take out a small quantity of blood. A pathologist is a physician in the medical field who thoroughly studies the causes and effects of disease. Within a few hours you will get your D Dimer and MCHC Test reports by your pathologist.

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