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Algorithm for Investigation of Abnormal Coagulation Tests
- Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT and Prolonged PT
- Prolonged aPTT

Dr.
Algorithm for Investigation ... of Abnormal Coagulation ... DrEricStrong #Algorithm ... #Coagulation #Abnormal ... #APTT #Laboratory
Normal Thromboelastogram - Specific parameters represent the 3 phases of the cell-based model of haemostasis: initiation,
Normal Thromboelastogram ... #Coagulation #Thromboelastogram ... #TEG #Normal #Interpretation ... #Laboratory
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... HH, AIH, A1AT def ... AST): • US - Normal ... LFTs #Elevated #Abnormal
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
calcium-b) • Laboratory ... CRP - Usually normal ... common with anti-TNF ... versus DIL • Laboratory ... - CRP: Usually normal
UCSF COVID-19 Adult Clinical Evaluation Guide - Updated April 10 2020

Clinical Presentation
• Fever: hospitalized pts but
• WBC usually normal ... Platelets usually normal ... D-dimer, IL-6, TNF-a ... Guide #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Possible approach to empiric anticoagulation in COVID-19

Is D-dimer above '"1,000-2,000 ng/ml?
Contraindication to anticoagulation?
Check fibrinogen level and/or
thromboelastography (TEG ... ) Normal or hyper-coagulable ... R-time low or normal ... Fibrinogen level is normal ... #criticalcare #algorithm
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL)
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent, 4:1 to 1:1 F:M
calcium-b) • Laboratory ... CRP - Usually normal ... common with anti-TNF