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Information For The Recently Diagnosed
I'm going to the hematologist for the first time. What tests should I have done while I'm there?
The first time you see a hematologist there are lots of questions to ask. Everyone is different. There will be questions pertaining to your particular situation. However, here are some ideas suggested by our mailing list members and Dr. Moll. For more information on this subject please see question #52 on my Ask the doctor page.
- Am I -homozygote or heterozygote for fvl? (of course this doesn't apply to APS or APC)
- Has a fasting homocysteine test been ordered?
- Has a prothrombin 20210 mutation test been ordered?
- Has a protein S and protein C activity test been ordered?
- Has a test for antitrombin III activity been ordered?
- Has a test for anticardiolipin antibodies been ordered?
- Has a test for lupus anticoagulant been ordered?
- TCT, fibrinogen activity, and fibrinogen imunelectrophoresis, (to look for a so-called "dysfibrinogenemia)
- CD55/59 flow cytometry (to look for so-called PNH) plasminogen activity
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The information contained on the this web site is provided for your general information only. I am not a doctor and I do not give medical advice or engage in the practice of medicine. I do not recommend any particular treatment/trial for individuals, and in all cases recommend that you consult your physician or local treatment center before pursuing any course of treatment. It is up to you, as a consumer to find out if these trials posted are something you want to participate in. I just post the information.