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Chapter-08 Investigations of Thrombophilia

BOOK TITLE: Laboratory Techniques in Haematology

Author
1. R Saxena
2. A Biswas
3. M Kannan
ISBN
9788184482201
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/10438_8
Edition
1/e
Publishing Year
2008
Pages
34
Author Affiliations
1. AIIMS, New Delhi, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi, India, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Shalimar Bagh, New Delhi, India
2. AIIMS, New Delhi
3. AIIMS, New Delhi
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Abstract

This chapter deals with the diagnostic approach to thrombophilic patients. It gives detailed methodology for protein C and S estimation (activity and antigen Assay). Activated protein C resistance (APCR), homocysteine assay, anti thrombin 3 activity and antigen along with methods to detect lupus anticoagulant, anti beta 2 glycoprotein.

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