Coagulation Flashcards
What is coagulation?
The process by which blood changes from a liquid to a gel, forming a blood clot.
What is the clotting cascade?
A series of events involving the activation of clotting factors that lead to the formation of a blood clot.
What is the role of Vitamin K in coagulation?
Vitamin K is essential for the synthesis of certain clotting factors.
What do PT and aPTT stand for?
PT stands for Prothrombin Time and aPTT stands for Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time.
What is D-Dimer?
A fibrin degradation product that is typically elevated in the presence of a blood clot.
What should be noted about coagulation disorders?
There are coagulation disorders on the test.
What is the proper filling ratio for the Lt. Blue top tube?
Fill the Lt. Blue top tube to a 1:9 ratio.
