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Euglobulin lysis time

Alternative Names: Euglobulin clot lysis; Fibrinolysis/euglobulin lysis Normal Values: A normal value will range from 90 minutes to 6 hours. Euglobulin clot lysis is normally complete within 2 to 4 hours. What abnormal results mean: Text Continues Below 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: Diabetes Prematurity Increased fibrinolysis (shortened lysis time) may indicate: Cirrhosis Extensive vascular (blood vessel) trauma or surgery Hereditary deficiency of fibrinogen Leukemia Obstetric complications (for example antepartum hemorrhage, hydatidiform mole, amniotic embolism) Prostate cancer Shock Thrombocytopenia purpura Additional conditions under which the test may be performed: Spontaneous abortion Primary thrombocythemia

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