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Euglobulin Lysis Time
Alternate Names : Euglobulin Clot Lysis, Fibrinolysis/Euglobulin Lysis
What do Abnormal Results Mean?
In primary fibrinolysis (for example, caused by streptokinase administration, cancer of the prostate, shock), the euglobulin lysis time is shorter than normal.
In DIC, it is usually normal, but if all the plasmin has been consumed, the time may be prolonged.
- Decreased fibrinolysis (increased lysis time) may indicate:
- Increased fibrinolysis (shortened lysis time) may indicate:
Additional conditions under which the test may be performed:
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• Definition
• Why is the Test Performed?
• How is the Test Performed?
• How to Prepare for the Test?
• How will the Test Feel?
• Normal Values
• What do Abnormal Results Mean?
• Special Considerations
• Risks
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• Abortion - Spontaneous
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• Diabetes
• DIC (Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation)
• Heart Attack
• Hydatidiform Mole
• Premature Infant
• Primary or Secondary Fibrinolysis
• Prostate Cancer
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• Blood Pressure
• Fibrinogen
• Venipuncture
Other Topics
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• Fainting
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• Preschooler Test/Procedure Preparation
• School Age Test/Procedure Preparation
• Shock
• Toddler Test/Procedure Preparation
Review Date : 5/8/2003
Reviewed By : Marcia S. Brose, M.D., Ph.D., Division of Hematology/Oncology, Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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