Thrombin time
LABOKLIN Service ID: 596
- This test covers the third phase of coagulation, the change from fibrinogen to fibrin.
- It is recommended for monitoring the treatment with heparin or streptokinase as well as in cases of suspected disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) or intoxication with vitamin K antagonists. Temporarily lowered concentrations of fibrinogen are seen after intensive surgery as well as in cases of DIC.
- If DIC is suspected, the DIC profile may be used to confirm or disprove the diagnosis.
| Material | citrate plasma 1:10 (1 part citrate + 9 parts blood) 0.5 ml (cooled). |
| Method | chronometry |
| Duration | 1 day |