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1
Q

Advantages of PFA

A

Small volumes needed
Non skilled people with low turnaround time
Better standardised than bleeding time
Insensitive to clotting factor deficiency
High negative predictive value

2
Q

Both adp and epi prolonged on pfa

A
BSS
GT
VWD
Plt type VWD
Gray plt syndrome
Liver dx and renal dx possibly due to low hb
3
Q

What does low HCt do to closure times

A

Prolongs