euglobulin lysis test — (for hemorrhagic tendencies) the time of fibrinolysis is measured by determining the time required to dissolve an incubated clot composed of precipitated plasma euglobulin and exogenous thrombin. Lysis in less than 90 minutes indicates abnormally … Medical dictionary
test — 1. To prove; to try a substance; to determine the chemical nature of a substance by means of reagents. 2. A method of examination, as to determine the presence or absence of a definite disease or of some substance in any of the fluids, tissues,… … Medical dictionary
Euglobulin lysis time — The euglobulin lysis time (ELT) is a test that measures overall fibrinolysis. The test is performed by mixing citrated platelet poor plasma with acid in a glass test tube. This acidification causes the precipitation of certain clotting factors in … Wikipedia
time — 1. That relation of events which is expressed by the terms past, present, and future, and measured by units such as minutes, hours, days, months, or years. 2. A certain period during which something definite or determined is done. SYN: tempus (2) … Medical dictionary
Heparin — Systematic (IUPAC) name see Hep … Wikipedia
Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria — Classification and external resources ICD 10 D59.5 ICD 9 283.2 … Wikipedia
BLT — bleeding time; blood clot lysis time; blood test … Medical dictionary
BLT — • bleeding time; • blood clot lysis time; • blood test … Dictionary of medical acronyms & abbreviations
Coagulation — This article is about blood clotting. For other meanings see Coagulation (disambiguation). Coagulation is a complex process by which blood forms clots. It is an important part of hemostasis, the cessation of blood loss from a damaged vessel,… … Wikipedia
Depyrogenation — refers to the removal of pyrogens from solution, most commonly from injectable pharmaceuticals. A pyrogen is defined as any substance that can cause a fever. Bacterial pyrogens include endotoxins and exotoxins, although many pyrogens are… … Wikipedia
Fibrinolysis — is a process that prevents blood clots from growing and becoming problematic.[1] This process has two types: primary fibrinolysis and secondary fibrinolysis. The primary type is a normal body process, whereas secondary fibrinolysis is the… … Wikipedia