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Why don't ttp/itp increase pt/aptt time?
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Platelet problems: Pro time and partial thromboplastin time measure the ability of the liquid portion of the blood to go solid when it should. In thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura and idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura, the platelets -- formed elements that plug holes -- don't work as they should. Different components of the hemostasis system.
Answered 1/25/2016
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