Interpret the Following Results. -PT = 32 Sec

question 31

Multiple Choice

Interpret the following results. -PT = 32 sec
-APTT = 92 sec
-TT = 20 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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