Fibrin Degradation Products Test (FDP)

What is Fibrin Degradation Products Test

Fibrin Degradation Products (FDP) test is a blood test that measures the amount of fibrin degradation products present in the blood. Fibrin is a protein that plays a critical role in the blood clotting process. When a blood vessel is damaged, fibrin helps form a clot to stop the bleeding. After the wound is healed, the clot is broken down into smaller pieces, known as fibrin degradation products. This test is essential in evaluating blood clotting disorders and helping to identify the underlying cause of excessive bleeding or abnormal clot formation.

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• Profile Name: Fibrin Degradation Products Test (FDP)
• Sample Type: Blood
• Preparations Required: No special preparation is required before the test.
• Report Time: 4 hours

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Fibrin Degradation Products Normal Levels

Normal levels of Fibrin Degradation Products are generally less than 10 micrograms per milliliter (mcg/mL). In a healthy person, the levels of FDP in the blood are usually low. However, if there is an abnormal clotting activity, for example, in conditions like deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism, or disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), the levels of FDP can be significantly elevated.