LAB tests for hemostasis: Primary hemostasis tests Flashcards
1
Q
hemostasis tests are preformed when
A
the animal bleeds excessively
2
Q
primary hemostasis tests (4)
A
- buccal mucosal bleeding time (BMBT)
- platelet count
- platelet estimate
- vWF assay
3
Q
normal platelet count
A
150,000 - 400,000
4
Q
bleeding occurs with platelet counts less than
A
<40,000
5
Q
platelet estimate - normal amount per oil immersion field
A
8 -15 per field
6
Q
this test assesses the ability of an animal to form a platelet plug
A
buccal mucosal bleeding time (BMBT) test
7
Q
normal time for the BMBT test in dogs
A
<4 minutes
8
Q
normal time for the BMBT test in cats
A
1 - 2.5 minutes
9
Q
BMBT is (increased/decreased) with
- thrombocytopenia
- platelet dysfunction
- vWF deficiency
A
increased
10
Q
dogs with ____ deficiencies usually have (normal/abnormal) BMBT tests
A
coagulation factor deficiencies
- normal
