Investigations Flashcards by Ra Ma | Brainscape

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Prothrombin time (PT)

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Measures extrinsic pathway (12-13 Seconds)

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INR

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PT measured / PT normal (0.8-1.2)

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Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT)

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Measures intrinsic pathway (30-50 Seconds)

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Thrombin time

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Measures fibrin formation (12-14 seconds)

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Activated clotting time (ACT)

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POC test to assess heparin (normal: 90-140s)

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Bleeding time

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Measures platelet function (2-5 minutes)

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Platelet count

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Cell count only (150-400)

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