WK 8: Lab evaluation of 2nd Hemostasis Flashcards
Specimen of choice for secondary hemostasis
Anticoagulated whole blood
Anticoagulant used:
Sodium citrate (3.2%)
(True or False)
Blood:Citrate ration is 1:9
(False)
9:1
This drug suppresses the platelet function
Aspirin
This drug reduces activities of Factor II, VII, IX, X
Coumadin (Warfarin)
(True or False)
Remove tourniquet within 1 minute of application
True
(True or False)
PTT is stored at 18-24C and processed within 24 hours
(False)
PPT = 4 hours
PT = 24 hours
Plasma stored at -20C should be processed within how many weeks?
2-4 weeks
Frozen samples thawed at 37C should be tested within how many hours?
1 hour
If the centrifugation is <10 minutes, what component may be produced?
Platelet rich plasma
(True or False)
When the hematocrit level is <55%, anticoagulant reduction must be done
(False)
>55%
This test is for Extrinsic pathway deficiencies
PT
Reagent used in Prothrombin time
Thromboplastin
The buffer used in PT
Calcium chloride
It indicates the purity of the reagent
ISI (Internationat sensitivity index)
Test that induces clot plasma formation without added thromboplastin
APTT
(True or False)
PT is for Intrinsic factor deficiencies
(False)
PT = Extrinsic
APTT = Intrinsic
This test is for monitoring heparin therapy
APTT
This test is for monitoring warfarin therapy
PT