Stephan and colleagues review and summarize information on different assays for FSAP and its Marburg I variant. This includes the measurement of antigen levels, pro-uPA and FVII activating activity, and genotype.

Authors and Source:
Stephan et al., Clin Chem Lab Med. 2008;46(8):1109-1116.

Title:
Tests for the measurement of factor VII-activating protease (FSAP) activity and antigen levels in citrated plasma, their correlation to PCR testing, and utility for the detection of the Marburg I-polymorphism of FSAP