1st April 2022

A 65-year-old man is admitted to hospital for investigations after presenting with mild fever, pain and swelling in his left calf

A 65-year-old man is admitted to hospital for investigations after presenting with mild fever, pain and swelling in his left calf. His Wells score is calculated and the result is 2. A D-dimer test is requested and ultrasound (US) is performed. Which is the true statement regarding the man’s results? 

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.