Board Review: TTP

Which of the following lab results are consistent with Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura?

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A) Decreased Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Normal Fibrinogen 

B) Increased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen 

C) Decreased Platelets, Decreased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen 

D) Normal Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Increased Fibrinogen 

E) Decreased Platelets, Increased PT/INR, Decreased Fibrinogen 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The correct answer is (A) Decreased Platelets, Normal PT/INR, Normal Fibrinogen 

For a quick review on TTP click here : http://emdaily.cooperhealth.org/content/back-basics-thrombotic-thrombocytopenic-purpura-ttp