BIOS 255 Week 1 Assignment: Case Study – Coagulation
(BIOS 255 Week 1 Assignment)
- Discuss which clotting factors the PT and PTT test evaluate and whether each test measures the intrinsic or the extrinsic pathways.
- Describe the common coagulation pathway.
- Based on Jessie’s test, which factor deficiency do you believe he has and why?
- Jessie’s clotting factor disease is seen more often in males. Please explain why.
- If both the PT and the PTT tests were abnormally long, which part of the coagulation pathway would be affected?
