Fibrinolytic
Assays
Tests used as indicators of increased
fibrinolytic activity :
Semiquantitative D-Dimer assay
Quantitiative D-Dimer assay
Fibrin Degradation Products (FDPs)
Plasminogen chromogenic assay
Tissue Plasminogen Activator assay
Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor-1
Euglobulin lysis time test
Be able to discuss the purpose and principle of
each assay along with any special specimen
requirements.