Tetralogy of fallot lab studies: Difference between revisions
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[[Polycythemia]] may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. Thrombocytopenia and coagulation | [[Polycythemia]] may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. [[Thrombocytopenia]] and deficiencies in [[coagulation factors]] may also be present. | ||
==Hematocrit== | ==Hematocrit== |
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Overview
Polycythemia may be present in the patient with Tetralogy of Fallot. Thrombocytopenia and deficiencies in coagulation factors 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.