Laboratory Evaluation of Coagulation (F) Flashcards
How is clotting time performed?
It is performed by measuring the time interval needed before an evident clot appears from skin puncture, assessing it at 30-sec interval, and reporting the result in mins and secs
What is the principle followed by clotting time?
It follows the principle of visible clot formation evaluated using our eyes
Who first designed clotting time?
Lee and White
What is the normal range for clotting time?
2 - 4 mins
How is prothrombin time performed?
It is performed by adding a small amt of PT rgnt to citrated PPP, measuring the time interval needed before an evident clot appears, and reporting the result in secs or in INR
What is the principle followed by PT?
It follows the principle of detectable clot formation evaluated using an optical sensor or electromechanical sensor
What does PT measure?
It measures the integrity of extrinsic and common pathways
What does PT monitor?
It monitors the effects of warfarin therapy
PT is considered as the best what?
Best indicator of vitamin K deficiency
What is the composition of PT rgnt?
Tissue thromboplastin + phospholipids + ionized calcium; no separate rgnt for calcium
What is the normal range (in secs) for PT?
12.6 - 14.6 secs
What is the formula for INR?
INR = PT test / PT normal (ISI)
What is the normal range in INR w/out warfarin?
0.8 - 1.2
What is the normal range in INR w/ warfarin?
2.0 - 3.0
What is the result of increased / prolonged PT?
Decreased / low extrinsic and common pathway factors
What is the process (or steps) of PT?
1) Incubate PT rgnt at 37 DC
2) Transfer 50 - 100 uL of citrated PPP into a cuvette
3) Incubate citrated PPP aliquot at 37 DC for 3 mins
4) Add 100 - 200 uL of PT rgnt directly to the citrated PPP aliquot
What is the simplified process (or steps) of PT?
1) PPP + Tissue Factor (TF) + Phospholipid
2) Incubate at 37 DC
3) + Calcium
4) Record clotting time
How is partial thromboplastin time performed?
It is performed by adding a small amt of PTT rgnt to citrated PPP followed by calcium chloride, measuring the time interval needed before an evident clot appears, and reporting the result in secs
What is the principle followed by PTT?
It follows the principle of detectable clot formation evaluated using an optical sensor or electromechanical sensor
What are measured by PTT?
It measures the integrity of intrinsic and common pathways
What are monitored by PTT?
It monitors the effects of unfractionated heparin therapy
What are detected by PTT?
It detects the presence of lupus anticoagulants and factor inhibitors
What is the composition of PTT rgnt?
phospholipids (cephalin or partial thromboplastin) + negatively charged particulate activators (silica, kaolin, ellagic acid, celite); has a separate rgnt for calcium
What is the normal range of PTT in secs w/out heparin?
25 - 35 secs
What is the normal range of PTT in secs w/ heparin?
60 - 100 secs
What is the result if PTT is increased / prolonged?
Decreased / low intrinsic and common pathway factors
What is the meaning of APTT?
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
What is the process (or steps) of PTT?
1) Incubate PTT rgnt and CaCl2 rgnt at 37 DC
2) Transfer 50 - 100 uL of citrated PPP into cuvette
3) Incubate citrated PPP aliquot at 37 DC for 3 mins
4) Add 50 - 100 uL of PTT rgnt directly to the citrated PPP aliquot
5) Incubate the mixture at 37 DC for 3 mins
6) Add 50 - 100 uL of CaCl2 directly to the citrated PPP aliquot
What is the simplified process (or steps) of PTT?
1) PLT Poor Plasma (PPP) + activator (e.g. celite / silica) + phospholipid
2) Incubate
3) + Calcium
4) Record clotting time
How is thrombin clotting time performed?
It is performed by adding a small amt of thrombin rgnt to citrated PPP, measuring the time interval needed before an evident clot appears, and reporting the results in secs
What is the principle followed by thrombin clotting time?
It follows the principle of detectable clot formation evaluated using an optical sensor or electromechanical sensor
What is measured by thrombin clotting time?
It measures the integrity of the last part of common pathway
What are monitored by thrombin clotting time?
It monitors the effects of dabigatran
What is determined by thrombin clotting time?
It determines the presence of unfractionated heparin, paraproteins, and fibrin degradation products
What is the composition of TCT rgnt?
exogenous thrombin + ionized calcium; no separate rgnt for calcium
What is the normal range of thrombin clotting time in secs?
< or equal to 21 secs
What is the meaning of TCT?
Thrombin Clotting Time
What are the result if TCT is increased / high?
1) Decreased / low fibrinogen
2) Increased / high fibrin degradation products, paraproteins
What is the meaning of TT?
Thrombin Time
What is the process (or steps) of TCT?
1) Incubate TCT rgnt at 37 DC for 3 - 10 mins
2) Transfer 100 uL of citrated PPP into a cuvette
3) Incubate citrated PPP aliquot at 37 DC for 3 - 10 mins
4) Add 200 uL of TCT rgnt directly to the citrated PPP aliquot
What is the simplified process (or steps) of TCT?
1) PPP + thrombin (bovine or human)
2) Record clotting time
How is reptilase time performed?
It is performed by adding a small amt of Bothrops atox venom to citrated PPP, measuring the time interval needed before an evident clot appears, and reporting the result in secs
What is the principle followed by reptilase time?
It follows the principle of detectable clot formation evaluated using an optical sensor or electromechanical sensor
What does reptilase time measure?
It measures the integrity of the last part of common pathway
What is the purpose of reptilase time?
It determines the presence of paraproteins and fibrin degradation products
What is the composition of the RT rgnt?
Batroxobin + ionized calcium; no separate rgnt for calcium
What is the normal range for reptilase time?
< or equal to 21 secs
What are the results of RT is increased / high?
Decreased / low fibrinogen
Increased / high fibrin degradation products, paraproteins