Tetralogy of fallot lab studies: Difference between revisions
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[[Polycythemia]] may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. | [[Polycythemia]] may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. Thrombocytopenia and coagulation defects may also be present. | ||
==Hematocrit== | |||
The [[hematocrit usually ranges from 65% to 70% in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot. | |||
==Platelet Count== | |||
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may also have a low [[platelet count]] . | |||
==Coagulation Factors== | |||
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may have lower than normal coagulation factors, including lower than normal levels of [[fibrinogen]]. The [[prothrombin time]] ([[PT]]) may be prolonged. | |||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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Overview
Polycythemia may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. Thrombocytopenia and coagulation defects may also be present.
Hematocrit
The [[hematocrit usually ranges from 65% to 70% in patients with Tetralogy of Fallot.
Platelet Count
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may also have a low platelet count .
Coagulation Factors
Patients with Tetralogy of Fallot may have lower than normal coagulation factors, including lower than normal levels of fibrinogen. The prothrombin time (PT) may be prolonged.