Table 1

Test characteristics for use of an 'age adjusted d-dimer' assessment, during initial workup to exclude venous thromboembolic disease

Disease PositiveDisease Negative 
Test Positive66253Positive Predictive Value 21%
Test Negative2176Negative Predictive Value 98%
 Sensitivity 97%Specificity 41% 
  • Negative Likelihood Ratio – 0.07.