The Measurement of Fibrinolytic Activity with I¹³¹-labelled Clots. I. The Methods^[*]

Summary

The technical details of a method for the measurement of fibrinolytic activity with I¹³¹-labelled clots are described. The advantages of this modification of the method of Alkjaersig are discussed.

^* This investigation was supported by a grant from the Organization for Health Research T. N. O.

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