Synonym/Acronym:
Fibrin split products, fibrin breakdown products, FDP, FSP, FBP.

Common Use:
To evaluate conditions associated with abnormal fibrinolytic and fibrinogenolytic activity such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), deep vein thrombophlebitis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).

Specimen:
Plasma (1 mL) collected in a completely filled blue-top (3.2% sodium citrate) tube. If the patient’s hematocrit exceeds 55%, the volume of citrate in the collection tube must be adjusted.

Normal Findings:
(Method: Latex agglutination)