Platelets Convert fibrinogen to fibrin. Fibrin forms a mesh that traps blood. Important in blood clotting and scab formation. Cell fragments (very small).

and recombinant thrombin (which converts soluble fibrinogen into an insoluble three-dimensional fibrin matrix), and offers significant advantages over plasma-derived topical haemostat products ...

A complete blood count, including platelets, fibrinogen level, a D-dimer study, and fibrin degradation product (FDP) assay, are ordered to help establish a diagnosis of DIC. Within the next hour ...