To determine whether your fibrinogen level is adequate to allow normal blood clotting, to help diagnose disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), to help determine whether you have an inherited fibrinogen deficiency or abnormality. Sometimes fibrinogen can be a non-specific marker of inflammation in the blood, and very occasionally it helps evaluate your risk of developing cardiovascular disease. High fibrinogen levels may rarely be related to an increased risk of venous thrombosis (blood clots).
Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen
Formal Name
Factor I
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At a Glance
Why Get Tested?
When To Get Tested?
When you have unexplained or prolonged bleeding, an abnormal Prothrombin Time (PT) or activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) test, or have a relative with a hereditary fibrinogen deficiency or abnormality. To evaluate whether certain abnormalities in a Full Blood Count are due to inflammation or are self-generated. When your doctor wants additional information to help evaluate your risk of developing heart disease.
Sample Required?
A blood sample taken from a vein in your arm, or sometimes, via a finger prick (mainly performed in children)
Test Preparation Needed?
None
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