Euglobulin lysis time (ELT) is a blood test that looks at how
fast clots break down in the blood. Euglobulin clot lysis;
Fibrinolysis/euglobulin lysis; ELT A blood sample is needed. For
information on how this is done, see Venipuncture The laboratory
specialist will run tests on the blood sample to see how fast
blood clots dissolve. The dissolving of blood clots is called
fibrinolysis. No special preparation is usually needed. When the
needle is inserted to draw blood, some people feel moderate
pain, while others feel only a prick or stinging sensation.
Afterward, there may be some throbbing. This is one of the best
tests to tell the difference between primary fibrinolysis and
disseminated intravascular coagulation. The test can also be
used to monitor patients who are on streptokinase or urokinase
therapy for acute MI (heart attack). A normal value will range
from 90 minutes to 6 hours. Euglobulin clot lysis is normally
complete within 2 to 4 hours. Note: Normal value ranges may vary
slightly among different