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Chapter-10 Clinical Haematology Bleeding Disorders

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_11
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
84
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

This chapter begins with abnormal capillary fragility—their tests and disorders related to them. This is followed by laboratory diagnosis of platelet disorders. ITP, drug-induced thrombocytopenia, DIC are discussed in required detail. Bleeding time, coagulation time, clot retraction are adequately presented. Heparin therapy is presented briefly. Related quality assurance issues are given. Usage of buffered 3. 2% citrate is mentioned. Presented in detail are PT, APTT, as is monitoring oral anticoagulant therapy. INR usage is described. Next are presented thrombin time, Fibrinogen estimation, Dilute blood clot lysis time, FDPs. This is followed by laboratory diagnosis of coagulation disorders, lupus anticoagulant (in detail), dRVTT testing. Automation in coagulometry is not forgotten. The chapter ends by giving trouble shooting tips for all tests mentioned in the chapter.

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