SYNOPSIS A rapid heat precipitation micromethod for the estimation of plasma fibrinogen is described. Its validity and reproducibility have been extensively tested. The method correlates well with a more generallv used thrombin-clotting technique over a wide range of fibrinogen levels.

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CORRESPONDENCE artery and recognized the fact before I had the misfortune to do so without eliciting the usual signs of this mishap. Almost 2 ml. containing 0.1 g. of thiopentone was injected before pain drew attention to mv error. This was followed by blanching and then coldness of the affected limb segment. I shall continue to believe that I exercised " reasonable" skill and care and that intra-arterial injection of thiopentone cannot be entirely avoided.-I am, etc.,

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