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A member asked:

Had to go to e.r with extreme arm pain, given doplar to check for blood clot in arm.would the blood test they did have tested for clots all over?

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Dr. Scott Keith answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Well Kind of....: The blood samples were taken to run a series of tests known as coagulation studies. The results would show if there are any blood clotting abnormalities that may be contributing to your condition.

Answered 8/5/2018

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