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| Partial Thromboplastin Time. Measures intrinsic system of coagulation |
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| Prothrombin Time. Measures extrinsic system of coagulation |
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| Used in different types of tests measuring for hypercoagulation |
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| Measurement of fibrin degradation products. Increased in DIC |
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| Test which shows decrease in Fibrinogen in DIC and Afibrinogenemia |
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| Specific assays of coagulation activity of clotting proteins |
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Tests showing antibodies directed against coagulation factors
eg. lupus,hemophilia |
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| Count of platelets on CBC smear |
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| Tests platelet function. Time is longer if there is a defect in platelet function |
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| Tests functional ability of platelets to aggregate |
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| Tests for the presence of antibodies against patient's platelets |
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| Serial test used in the work-up of iron def anemia and any suspected GI blood loss |
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| Bone Marrow Aspirate/and or biopsy |
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| Procedure used in the assessment of platelet precursors (megakaryocytes) |
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