Fibrinogen uptake test
Fibrinogen Uptake Test
The Fibrinogen Uptake Test (pronounced: fi-brin-o-gen up-take test) is a medical diagnostic procedure used to evaluate the rate at which fibrinogen, a type of blood clotting protein, is removed from the bloodstream.
Etymology
The term "Fibrinogen Uptake Test" is derived from the words "fibrinogen", which is a protein involved in the clotting of blood, and "uptake", which refers to the absorption or consumption of a substance by the body or a tissue.
Procedure
The Fibrinogen Uptake Test involves the administration of a small amount of radioactive fibrinogen, followed by periodic blood sampling to measure the rate at which the fibrinogen is removed from the bloodstream. The test is typically used to diagnose conditions that affect the body's ability to form blood clots, such as disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) and deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Related Terms
- Fibrinogen: A protein in the blood plasma that is essential for the coagulation of blood and is converted to fibrin by the action of thrombin in the presence of ionized calcium.
- Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC): A condition in which small blood clots develop throughout the bloodstream, blocking small blood vessels.
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT): A condition in which a blood clot forms in one or more of the deep veins in your body, usually in your legs.
See Also
- Coagulation: The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
- Thrombin: An enzyme in blood plasma that causes the clotting of blood by converting fibrinogen to fibrin.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Fibrinogen uptake test
- Wikipedia's article - Fibrinogen uptake test
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