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Which assay is ELISA based for the detection of Ig antibodies to heparin-PF4 complexes?
Which assay is ELISA based for the detection of Ig antibodies to heparin-PF4 complexes?
- Platelet count assay
- Baseline assay
- Antigen assay (correct)
- Activation assay
What is the range of thrombocytopenia in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
What is the range of thrombocytopenia in Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)?
- 20 to 100 thousand/mm3 (correct)
- 100 to 150 thousand/mm3
- 150 to 200 thousand/mm3
- Less than 20 thousand/mm3
Why are activation assays not available commercially for HIT diagnosis?
Why are activation assays not available commercially for HIT diagnosis?
- They are less specific than antigen assays
- They are more expensive to perform
- They require advanced laboratory equipment
- Specific platelet donors are needed each time (correct)
Which assay is considered to have greater specificity compared to antigen assay in HIT diagnosis?
Which assay is considered to have greater specificity compared to antigen assay in HIT diagnosis?
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How is the risk status for HIT assessed?
How is the risk status for HIT assessed?
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