Investigations Flashcards
1
Q
Prothrombin Time
A
Measures extrinsic pathway (12-13 Seconds)
2
Q
INR
A
PT measured / PT normal (0.8-1.2)
3
Q
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
A
Measures intrinsic pathway (30-50 Seconds)
4
Q
Thrombin Time
A
Measures fibrin formation (12-14 seconds)
5
Q
Activated Clotting Time
A
POC test to assess heparin (90-140 seconds normal)
6
Q
Bleeding Time
A
Measures platelet function (2-5 minutes)
7
Q
Platelet count
A
Cell count only (150-400)
