Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura diagnostic study of choice: Difference between revisions
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Revision as of 14:44, 23 August 2018
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saeedeh Kowsarnia M.D.[2]
Overview
Study of choice
- Complete blood count (CBC) with platelet count
- Review of the peripheral blood smear
- Serum electrolytes and creatinine
- Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
- Serum bilirubin level
- Coagulation testing ( PT, aPTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer)
- Serum haptoglobin level
- Direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test (DAT)
- ADAMTS13 activity and inhibitor testing
- Stool exam