CLOTTING PROFILE MEASUREMENT

Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) This will test for defects in the extrinsic pathway. The clotting factors are Factors, XII, XI, IX, VIII, X, V, II and I. Method :-4.5 ml of venous blood is collected into a bottle containing 0.5 ml of 3.1% sodium citrate, and mixed well (anticoagulation). ................
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