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 UnitsSI Units (Conventional Units × 1)
Less than 5 mcg/mLLess 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 UnitsSI Units (Conventional Units × 1)
Less than 5 mcg/mLLess than 5 mg/dL

Critical Findings and Potential Interventions

N/A

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