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Coagulation diagnostics Flashcards

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Prothrombin time (PT)

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  • time it takes plasma to clot when exposed to tissue factor
  • assess extrinsic
  • measures effectiveness of warfarin
  • normal= 11-13
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INR therapeutic level

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2-3 seconds

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aPTT

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-measures the time it takes plasma to clot when exposed to substances that activate contact factors
- assesses intrinsic
- evaluates heparin
WNL: 25-38 seconds
-can shift so heparin XA may be standard

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normal platelet count

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150,000-400,000

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