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Inflammation

Fibrinogen

Coagulation protein and acute-phase reactant; persistently high values increase CV risk.

Sample
Citrated plasma
Clinical reference range
200 to 400 mg/dL
Adult
Conv: 200400 mg/dL
Biology

What it measures

Hepatic glycoprotein cleaved by thrombin to fibrin. Synthesis induced by IL-6.

Clinical use

Why we order it

DIC workup (low), bleeding evaluation, chronic inflammation.

Related

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