Question 1

is a simple coagulation lab test (pt/ptt inr & fibrinogen) sufficient to diagnose protein c,
protein s
or factor v leidmen mutation disorders?

Accepted Answer

No: There are specific tests for each of the disorders you listed.

Question 2

eliquis 2.5 mg twice daily with an aspirin for a clothing disorder. pt, ptt and inr were unaffected and within normal range (inr only 1.1). does eliquis have an affect on these labs or no affect ? what tests to monitor effectiveness?

Accepted Answer

: By PDR. net: "due to the inhibition of factor Xa, apixaban (eliquis) administration at therapeutic doses results in PROLONGED clotting tests such as PT, INR, &amp; aPTT. However, these prolonged clotting times are SMALL and subject to a HIGH DEGREE OF VARIABILITY &amp; are not useful in monitoring the anticoagulation effect of apixaban". No, we don't have a practical way for monitoring dose effectiveness.

Question 3

ptt level of 20 sec(low compared to the control time of 30sec per the lab), pt time 12.2sec(high per the lab),inr of 1.11,prothrombin ratio 88%, platelets 242 giga/l. 
p.s:i have nafld and sgpt 64ui/l.is there a liver problem related to coagulation?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Liver disorders would prolong the clotting parameters, not shorten these. In fact the shorter times than normal are questionable.
It would be appropriate to discuss the results with the doctor who ordered the tests.
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Question 4

ive had lots of lab work due to an upcoming surgery. 5 days ago my platelet volume was 12.7- yesterday it was 13. my platelet count is 236, is this a concern? all other cbc labs were normal although the partial thromboplastin time was high end, 33.

Accepted Answer

See below: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, none of the values you provided is a cause for concern.    
Wish you good health!

Question 5

what is the ptt blood test?

Accepted Answer

Clotting factors: This is a screen for several clotting factors, and substances that can interfere with them.

Question 6

what does pt mean in a blood test and is 55.6 hi?
and ptt 84.8?

Accepted Answer

: All laboratory results need to be interpreted in the clinical context and the doctor who ordered the tests is usually in the best position to do that. Talk to the doctor who ordered the tests. Having said that, your PT (Prothrombin time) is so high that I question the accuracy of the result. Talk to your doctor.    Wish you good health!

Question 7

what is the difference between pt, ptt, and inr tests?

Accepted Answer

Blood coagulation: The pt and PTT labs measure components of the blood clotting cascade. Abnormalities of one or the other or both lead towards the type of clotting abnormality (extrinsic or intrinsic pathway abnormality).
Inr is the international normalized ratio, a derived number based on pt to normalize a variation done in different labs or with different testing systems. It is used in patients on coumadin (warfarin).

Question 8

could a cushings lab test be incorrect?

Accepted Answer

It can be tricky!: Testing for cushing syndrome (overproduction of cortisol) can be tricky because cortisol production occurs on a circadian rhythm (high in the morning, low at night).  The correct test needs to be done, and collected properly.  Sometimes, the tests to confirm cushing syndrome need to be done several times over a few months, to be sure it's not being missed.

Question 9

what does 0.9 lymph lab test means?

Accepted Answer

It depends. : The range for normal lab values can vary depending on the lab. Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell in your body. If you referring to lymph # then 0.9 would be within the normal range.

Question 10

what are best lab tests for anthrax?

Accepted Answer

Three types: There is cutaneous, GI and pulmonary the later is the most serious and you could die from it.

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Is a simple coagulation lab test (pt/ptt inr & fibrinogen) sufficient to diagnose protein c, protein s or factor v leidmen mutation disorders?

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Eliquis 2.5 mg twice daily with an aspirin for a clothing disorder. pt, ptt and inr were unaffected and within normal range (inr only 1.1). does eliquis have an affect on these labs or no affect ? what tests to monitor effectiveness?

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Ptt level of 20 sec(low compared to the control time of 30sec per the lab), pt time 12.2sec(high per the lab),inr of 1.11,prothrombin ratio 88%, platelets 242 giga/l. p.s:i have nafld and sgpt 64ui/l.is there a liver problem related to coagulation?

A member asked:

Ive had lots of lab work due to an upcoming surgery. 5 days ago my platelet volume was 12.7- yesterday it was 13. my platelet count is 236, is this a concern? all other cbc labs were normal although the partial thromboplastin time was high end, 33.

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What is the ptt blood test?

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What does pt mean in a blood test and is 55.6 hi? and ptt 84.8?

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What is the difference between pt, ptt, and inr tests?

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Could a cushings lab test be incorrect?

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