Q. What is the difference between FDPs and D-dimers?
Here is another case in our growing collection of unknown cases (you can find other cases here, here, here, here and here).
Q. Could you please explain why the INR and PTT are not affected by the factor V Leiden mutation?
I had some good questions based on the post on the intrinsic and extrinsic pathways from last week.
Q. How did the “extrinsic” and “intrinsic” coagulation pathways get their names? It seems counter-intuitive.
Happy New Year everyone! I hope you have a safe and fun New Year’s Eve…and a peaceful and happy 2013.
In case you’re feeling ambitious tonight (or, more likely, in a few days), here’s a list of our best Pathology Student quizzes.
Here are a few very good questions about CNS infarcts. There are two types: red (hemorrhagic) and pale (ischemic).
Q. I have a question about the coagulation lab tests. I saw that an increased PT would result from Coumadin and Heparin.
I’m super excited about my new study guide, which will be available on Monday. It’s a collection of all of our best Pathology Student stuff on hematopathology and coagulation.
