Which Congenital Deficiency(ies) Is(are) Suspected with a Normal Platelet Count

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which congenital deficiency(ies) is(are) suspected with a normal platelet count, an abnormal PT and APTT, and normal PFA-100 and thrombin time?

• A) Factor VII
• B) Factors X, V, II (prothrombin)
• C) Factor VIII
• D) Fibrinogen

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