Interpret the Following Results

question 38

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results. • PT = 32 sec
• APTT = 92 sec
• TT = >100 sec.
What is the most likely reason for these aberrant results?

• A) The patient is in DIC.
• B) There is heparin contamination of the sample.
• C) The patient is taking Coumadin.
• D) The patient has liver disease.

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