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Fibrin degradation products
Overview
- Plasmin acts on fibrin or fibrinogen → fibrin degradation products (FDPs).
- Half life of FDPs in circulation is 9-12 h.
- Accumulation of FDPs → hemostatic abnormalities.
Uses
In combination
- Other tests for diagnosis of fibrinolysis, which may occur with DIC Disseminated intravascular coagulation, thrombus formation, internal bleeding or hematomas.
Sampling
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Tests
Methodologies
- Thromobo-Wellcotest (antisera to fibrinogen fragment absorbed to latex particles and cause agglutination in presence of increased levels of FDPs).
Result Data
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