Hemostasis - Tests - INR, PTT, Platelets, Fibrinogen, D-Dimer

This lesson reviews platelet counts and coagulation tests, including how to interpret abnormal results and use mixing studies and testing algorithms. It also discusses coagulation testing in liver disease and screening asymptomatic patients for bleeding disorders.

Syllabus

Intro
Hemostasis Tests
Platelet Count
Common Etiologies of Quantitative Platelet Abnormalities
Pseudothrombocytopenia
PT Prothrombin Time
D-Dimer
Typical Coagulation Profiles
Mixing Study
Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
Coagulation Tests in Patients with Liver Disease
Use of Coagulation Panels to Screen for Bleeding Disorders in Asymptomatic Patients