Blood clots, called thrombosis, can form in deep veins and travel to the lungs (PE) causing serious complications. While often symptomless, watch for leg swelling, redness, and sudden shortness of breath. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial to prevent life-threatening risks.
Platelet Disorders
Coagulation (Clotting) Disorders
Coagulation disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing abnormal bleeding or clotting. These can be inherited or acquired later in life due to various factors. Early diagnosis is crucial for proper management.
Platelet Function Disorders
Platelet function disorders disrupt blood clotting, causing excessive bleeding. Inherited or acquired, these conditions can range from mild to severe.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare genetic disorder causing abnormal blood vessels, leading to frequent nosebleeds and internal bleeding.
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS)
Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome (EDS) is a genetic disorder characterized by joint hypermobility, skin elasticity, and often fragile tissues. It can cause pain, fatigue, and other complications.
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT)
Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) is a rare genetic disorder causing abnormal blood vessels, leading to frequent nosebleeds and internal bleeding.
Manual APTT Mixing Studies
Manual APTT mixing studies involve mixing patient plasma with normal plasma or specific factor concentrates to differentiate factor deficiencies from inhibitors
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP)
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and life-threatening blood disorder that causes blood clots to form throughout the body.
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Blood Test
The APTT assay measures how long it takes for a blood clot to form by measuring the amount of time it takes for fibrinogen to be converted to fibrin.
Prothrombin Time (PT) & INR
The PT assay is used to diagnose and monitor a variety of bleeding and clotting disorders by measuring how long it takes a blood clot to form.
Immune Thrombocytopenia (ITP)
Immune thrombocytopenia (ITP) is a rare autoimmune disorder in which the body’s immune system destroys its own platelets.
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC)
Disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) occurs when the blood coagulation system is overwhelmed causing widespread blood clots and bleeding throughout the body.