Pathophys II- Hemostasis Flashcards
Which test measures Extrinsic pathway?
PT
Which test measures Intrinsic pathway?
aPTT
aPTT means
activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Bleeding time measures=
PLT ability of adhesion to vessel walls
Normal BT value
3-8 min
BT↑ when PLT__
Decrease
If BT↑ and PLT are normal=
Problem with PLT function
What is needed for aPTT?
Phospholipid
Surface
Calcium
Normal aPTT time=
30-40 sec
When checking for aPTT, are there any PLT?
No
Only plasma
How de we detect Inhibitors?
We mix patient plasma with normal plasma 1:1
If PT and aPTT prolonged
Inhibitor of common pathway or strong lupus inhibitor
Initiation of extrinsic pathway
TF
Lipid
Calcium
Normal PT time
10-14 sec
Normal INR
1
Prolonged PT may mean-
Deficiency of: I II V VII X Oral anticoagulant
TT determines
Rate of thrombin induced fibrinogen cleavage
Normal value TT
<20 sec
Prolonged TT means
Many things-
<100 mg/dL Fibrinogen
Normal value Fibrinogen
200-400 mg/dL
Decreased FIbrinogen seen in
Liver disease
DIC
Which clotting factors need vitamin K?
II VII IX X Protein S Protein C
Warfarin mechanism
Blocks enzyme that activates vit.K
D-dimer may be elevated in
DIC Venous thromboembolism Infection Cancer Pregnancy
Heparin mecahnism
Binds Antithrombin III and activates it
Laboratory alteration in DIC
PLT↓
FIbrinogen↓
D-dimer in serum and urine