Multiple Choice
A patient has been taking coumadin for a recent thrombophilic episode.He follows up with his physician two weeks after he started this treatment.The physician sees evidence of skin necrosis on the patient.What should the physician do next to investigate this finding?
A) Draw and request a PT and an APTT
B) Draw and request a PC antigen assay
C) Draw and request a HC-II antigen assay
D) Draw and request a PS antigen assay
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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