Fibrin Monomer

**Semantic type:** Amino Acid, Peptide, or Protein

**Definition:** Derivatives of thrombin-cleaved fibrinogen that are plasma soluble due to limiting amounts of the clot promoting protein factor XIII. Detection of these proteins may be used to aid in the diagnosis or exclusion of thrombotic events or determine if a patient is at risk for post-operative hemorrhage.

**Synonyms:** - Soluble Fibrin Monomer