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Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)
The following tests may be done:Examination of a blood sample under a microscopeFibrin degradation products - highPartial thromboplastin time (PTT) - highPlatelet count - lowProthrombin time (PT) - highSerum fibrinogen - low.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 19, 2008

Specific Tests Articles

Physical examination
During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Prothrombin time (PT)
Prothrombin time(PT) is a blood test that measures the time it takes for the liquid portion(plasma) of your blood to clot.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 21, 2009
Prothrombin Time
The prothrombin time test belongs to a group of blood tests that assess the clotting ability of blood. The test is also known as the pro time or PT test.The PT test is used to monitor patients taking certain medications as well as to help diagnose...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
Partial thromboplastin time(PTT) is a blood test that looks at how long it takes for blood to clot. It can help tell if you have bleeding or clotting problems.The health care provider uses a needle to take blood from one of your veins.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 21, 2009
Partial Thromboplastin Time
The partial thromboplastin time(PTT) test is a blood test that is done to investigate bleeding disorders and to monitor patients taking an anticlotting drug(heparin).Blood clotting(coagulation) depends on the action of substances in the blood call...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Factor II assay
The factor II assay is a test to measure the activity of factor II-- one of the substances involved in blood clotting(coagulation).Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The area is clea...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Fibrinogen
Fibrinogen is a protein produced by the liver. This protein helps stop bleeding by helping blood clots to form.
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Fibrinogen Test
Fibrinogen(Factor I) is a protein that originates in the liver. It is converted to fibrin during the blood-clotting process(coagulation).The fibrinogen test aids in the diagnosis of suspected clotting or bleeding disorders caused by fibrinogen abn...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Factor VIII assay
The factor VIII assay is a blood test that measures the activity of factor VIII-- one of the substances involved in blood clotting(coagulation).Blood is typically drawn from a vein, usually from the inside of the elbow or the back of the hand. The...
Source:ADAM
Date:March 2, 2009
Platelet count
A platelet count is a test to measure how many platelets you have in your blood. Platelets help the blood clot.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 21, 2009
Platelet Count
A platelet count is a diagnostic test that determines the number of platelets in the patient''s blood. Platelets, which are also called thrombocytes, are small disk-shaped blood cells produced in the bone marrow and involved in the process of blood...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Coagulation Tests
These are primary hemostasis, which is the interaction of the injured blood vessel and platelets; secondary hemostasis, which is referred to historically as the blood coagulation process; and tertiary hemostasis, which is the process of fibrinolys...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
CBC
A complete blood count(CBC) test measures the following:.The number of red blood cells(RBCs) The number of white blood cells(WBCs) The total amount of hemoglobin in the blood The fraction of the blood composed of red blood cells( hematocrit) The s...
Source:ADAM
Date:August 10, 2008
Blood Count
One of the most commonly ordered clinical laboratory tests, a blood count, also called a complete blood count(CBC), is a basic evaluation of the cells(red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets) suspended in the liquid part of the blood(pla...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
Complete Blood Count
A complete blood count(CBC) is a series of tests used to evaluate the composition and concentration of the cellular components of blood. It consists of the following tests: red blood cell(RBC) count, white blood cell(WBC) count, and platelet count...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Surgery
Complete Blood Count
The clinical laboratory test that evaluates the three main cellular components of peripheral blood(red cells, white cells, and platelets) is called the"complete blood count"(CBC). It is used commonly to assess whether a patient is anemic(low red c...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
Fibrin degradation products
Fibrin degradation products(FDPs) are the substances left behind when clots dissolve in the blood. This article discusses the blood test to measure these products.FDPs; FSPs; Fibrin split products; Fibrin breakdown products.Blood is typically draw...
Source:ADAM
Date:February 23, 2009
Fibrin Degradation Products Test
The FDP assay measures amounts of the fibrin and fibrinogen split products in the blood and directly indicates the level of activity of the fibrinolytic system. High levels of FDP will indicate increased fibrinolysis.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Nursing and Allied Health
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