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Plasminogen
Introduction
Overview
Overview
Plasminogen is the precurser of plasmin, converts fibrin to soluble products. [1] [2]
| Reference Range | |
| Plasminogen concentration | 2.5 mmol/l |
| Plasminogen activity | 70-120% |
Differential Diagnosis
Differential Diagnosis
Deficiency
- Acquired
- DIC
- Fibrinolytic therapy
- Hyperfibrinolysis
- Physiologic in newborns
- Severe liver damage
- Hereditary
Increased
- Acute-phase-reaction
- Diabetes Mellitus
- Oral Contraceptives
- Pregnancy
References
References
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