What is fibrinogen?
Fibrinogen is a glycoprotein synthesised by the liver and plays an important role in the process of blood clotting
Thrombin converts fibrinogen into fibrin, which binds to factor XIII to form a clot.
Why measure fibrinogen?
Fibrinogen can be useful in revealing defects in coagulation; it is often used when other coagulation tests (e.g. prothrombin time, thromboplastin time, activated partial thromboplastin time) have given abnormal results.
Fibrinogen, are there any preparation rules?
Sampling is generally performed in the morning. The doctor will suggest whether it is necessary to be fasting.
Is it dangerous or painful?
The test is neither dangerous nor painful.
The patient may feel the pinch of the needle entering the arm.
How is the test performed?
The test is carried out by taking a simple blood sample.
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