Labs- Coagulations tests Flashcards by naomi keating | Brainscape

Q

When a coagulation test is ordered, what do you need to check?

A

check the MAR to see if the patient is on anti-coagulation meds ie.heparin, warfarin

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D-dimer

A

D-dimer

blood

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Fibrinogen

A

Fib

is also a transfusion services product

blood

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Q

Prothrombin time

A

INR, PT

*always checked w/Warfarin

blood

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Partial Thromboplastin time

A

PTT

*always w/ Heparin

blood

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