Fibrinogen

The Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss test measures the functional activity of fibrinogen, a protein essential for blood clotting. The test evaluates how well fibrinogen works in the clotting process and helps diagnose and monitor bleeding disorders, as well as conditions that affect blood clotting.

Sample type:

Whole Blood

Preparation:

You do not need to do anything special to prepare for the sample collection. Fasting is not required for this test.

Test type:

In person or via trained mobile phlebotomist

Biomarkers

Fibrinogen activity, CLAU

Symptoms or conditions analyzed by this test

The Fibrinogen Activity, Clauss test evaluates the effectiveness of fibrinogen in the clotting process. Low fibrinogen levels can indicate bleeding disorders, liver disease, or conditions such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC). High fibrinogen levels may be seen in inflammatory conditions or as part of a hypercoagulable state. The test is essential for diagnosing and managing clotting disorders and monitoring patients undergoing treatment for bleeding or clotting issues.

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