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haemostasis Flashcards

coagulation tests: explain laboratory tests for investigating coagulation, and explain how results can contribute to a clinical diagnosis

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coagulation tests

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coagulation (PT, APTT), platelet function tests (e.g. aggregate properly), d-dimer

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what do coagulation tests provide

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give global readout of haemostatic potential

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what is d-dimer

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fibrin degradation products from fibrinolysis

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what do d-dimer levels indicate

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how much clotting occuring in recent past

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