Bleeding and clotting problems can be assessed using which laboratory tests? (Check all that apply.)A) D-dimersB) Factor assaysC) platelet countsD) Troponin I and Troponin T
What will be an ideal response?
A, B, C
Many coagulation tests are available to evaluate bleeding and clotting problems. Some of these tests are D-dimers, various factor assays, and platelet studies such as platelet counts and platelet function studies. Troponin is elevated when the heart muscle is damaged and is used to determine if a patient has had a myocardial infarction (heart attack).
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