Correlation Of ADAMTS13 Activity With Baseline Characteristics and Management Patterns In Patients With Suspected Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura In The State Of Rhode Island

• Published in: Blood Vol. 122; no. 21; p. 3556
• Main Authors: Connell, Nathan T., Sweeney, Joseph D.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier Inc 15.11.2013

While the activity level of ADAMTS13 can be helpful in diagnosing patients with thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP), the current long turnaround time of this test for most institutions limits its role in early clinical decision-making about the initiation of plasma exchange. Levels of ADAMTS13...