Fibrinogen degradation products

Fibrinogen degradation products (FDPs) are fragments produced when the body breaks down fibrinogen, a protein involved in blood clotting. When a blood clot forms to stop bleeding, fibrinogen is converted to fibrin, which helps stabilize the clot. As healing occurs, clots break down naturally, releasing FDPs into the bloodstream. Elevated levels of FDPs can indicate various medical conditions, such as clotting disorders, infections, or trauma, and can help doctors assess whether excessive clotting or clot breakdown is happening in the body.