Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura diagnostic study of choice

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Saeedeh Kowsarnia M.D.[2]

Overview

Study of choice

  • Complete blood count (CBC) with platelet count
  • Review of the peripheral blood smear
  • Serum electrolytes and creatinine
  • Serum lactate dehydrogenase (LDH)
  • Serum bilirubin level
  • Coagulation testing ( PT, aPTT, fibrinogen, D-dimer)
  • Serum haptoglobin level
  • Direct antiglobulin (Coombs) test (DAT)
  • ADAMTS13 activity and inhibitor testing
  • Stool exam
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