Rheumatology- SLE Flashcards
1
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antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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common in patients with SLE. presents with thromboembolism and/or recurrent fetal loss
2
Q
Labs for antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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Lupus anticoagulant
anticardodiolipin antibody
beta2-glycoprotein-1 antibody
3
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Diagnostic testing antiphospholipid antibody syndrome
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Prolonged PTT (not corrected with 1:1 normal plasma, corrected with phospholipids)
Dilute Russle viper venom test
Kaolin Clotting test