Soluble Fibrin Monomer Complex (Serum)
This test measures the presence of soluble fibrin monomer, a protein fragment that forms during blood clotting. It helps assess whether your blood has clotted abnormally or if there’s a risk of bleeding.
["This test helps evaluate blood clotting disorders or bleeding risks."]
Key facts at a glance
- LOINC
- 32219-8
- Short code
- Soluble liver Ab Ser IA-aCnc
- Synonyms
- Soluble liver Ab Ser IA-aCnc
- Category
- chemistry
- Sample
- serum
- Container
- Red-top tube (SST)
- Units
- N/A
- Fasting
- false
- Population
- adult
- Sex
- all
- Age range
- 18–65 years
- Method
- ia
- Specimen volume
- 5 mL
- Stability
- Room temperature: 4h, Refrigerated: 24h, Frozen: 7d
- Hemolysis max
- 500
- Lipemia max
- 1000
- Icterus max
- 500
- TAT
- 4–24 hours
- Order
- routine
Why This Test Might Be Ordered
Your healthcare provider may recommend this test if you have symptoms like excessive bleeding, unexplained bruising, or signs of clotting issues (e.g., blood clots in veins or arteries). It’s also used in cases of suspected disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC), a rare but serious condition where clotting and bleeding occur simultaneously.
What to Expect Before the Test
No special preparation is needed. You may have a small needle inserted into a vein (usually in your arm) to draw blood. If you’re on blood-thinning medications, let your provider know before the test.
What the Results Mean
Higher than expected levels may suggest recent clotting activity or conditions like DIC. Lower levels might indicate bleeding disorders or medications that interfere with clotting. Results are interpreted by your provider based on your medical history and symptoms.
Common Conditions Linked to This Test
This test is often used to diagnose or monitor conditions such as thrombotic disorders (e.g., deep vein thrombosis), bleeding disorders (e.g., hemophilia), or complications from trauma, surgery, or infections.
Clinical interpretation
How abnormal results are interpreted and what conditions they suggest.
Soluble fibrin monomer is a marker for fibrin degradation products, which appear when clots break down. Elevated levels can indicate active clotting (e.g., in venous thromboembolism) or clotting-related complications. It’s particularly useful in cases where other clotting factors may be unstable or mixed with bleeding risks, such as in DIC.
Short name
Soluble Fibrin Monomer
Frequently asked questions
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