Plasminogen

Overview
Plasminogen is the precurser of plasmin, converts fibrin to soluble products.

Differential Diagnosis
Deficiency
 * Acquired
 * DIC
 * Fibrinolytic therapy
 * Hyperfibrinolysis
 * Physiologic in newborns
 * Severe liver damage

Increased
 * Hereditary
 * Acute-phase-reaction
 * Diabetes Mellitus
 * Oral Contraceptives
 * Pregnancy