Davis's Lab & Diagnostic Tests
Fibrinogen Degradation Products
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Fibrin split products, fibrin breakdown products, FDP, FSP, FBP.
Rationale
To evaluate conditions associated with abnormal fibrinolytic and fibrinogenolytic activity such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Latex agglutination.
| Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 1) |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 mcg/mL | Less than 5 mg/dL |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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General
Synonym/Acronym:
Fibrin split products, fibrin breakdown products, FDP, FSP, FBP.
Rationale
To evaluate conditions associated with abnormal fibrinolytic and fibrinogenolytic activity such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and pulmonary embolism (PE).
Patient Preparation
There are no food, fluid, activity, or medication restrictions unless by medical direction.
Normal Findings
Method: Latex agglutination.
| Conventional Units | SI Units (Conventional Units × 1) |
|---|---|
| Less than 5 mcg/mL | Less than 5 mg/dL |
Critical Findings and Potential Interventions
N/A
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