FDP

Fibrin degradation products (FDP) are the result of blood clot degeneration or breakdown. Can be the result of plasmin degrading fibrin into FDPs (e.g. D-Dimer which is a type of FDP: Two Cross-linked D fragments of fibrinogen protein). FDPs are increased after thrombotic events and Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC). Note: D-Dimer (a type of FDP) levels can be used to exclude thromobosis if the probability of thrombosis is low and the D-Dimer is negative.