Which of the following statements regarding D-dimer are true?

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	D-dimer is a sensitive marker of fibrin formation and fibrinolysis that occurs with the formation of blood clots.
	D-dimer is a specific marker of fibrin formation and fibrinolysis that occurs with the formation of blood clots.
	When a D-dimer method that has been validated by medical literature is used for the purpose of detecting deep venous thrombosis (DVT) or pulmonary embolism (PE), a negative test will most likely exclude a diagnosis of DVT or PE.
	When a D-dimer method that has been validated by medical literature is used for the purpose of detecting DVT or PE, a positive test will confirm a diagnosis of DVT or PE.