General Information About the Test
Test Process and Preparation
Fibrinogen is also an "acute-phase reactant". That is, when there is inflammation, infection, trauma, or tissue damage in the body, it rises rapidly like CRP. It can also be elevated during pregnancy and in smokers.
Fibrinogen levels can be low in cases of liver failure, severe malnutrition, or rare hereditary clotting disorders (afibrinogenemia). This condition is dangerous because it can cause bleeding to not stop even from a minor injury.
No special fasting is required for the fibrinogen test. It can be performed by drawing blood from the arm at any time of the day. However, if a blood transfusion has been received, the doctor must be informed as test results may be affected.
The information on this page is for informational purposes only. The results of medical tests must be evaluated by specialist physicians.
