Laboratory testing may be directed toward identifying blood dyscrasias, clotting disorders and other hematological abnormalities. Suggested testing may include (but is not limited to) the following: ● Complete blood count with platelets (CBC with differential and platelets) ● CMB - comprehensive metabolic panel ● Prothrombin time (PT) ● Activated partial thromboplastin time (PTT) ● Activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT) ● An international ratio (INR) to rule out over-anticoagulation in patients taking blood thinners ● Antiphospholipid antibodies ● Homocysteine level, particularly in young men ● Assay for natural anticoagulants such as ...
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