Test Details
Test Name
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ADAMTS13 ACTIVITY
Alternative Test Names
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ADAMTS13 ACTIVITY, PROTEASE ACTIVITY FOR THROMBOTIC THROMBOCYTOPENIC PURPURA, PROTEASE ACTIVITY FOR TTP
Code:
ADAM
Test Overview
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May assist in diagnosing congenital or acquired thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
Test Preparation Instructions
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Collect specimens prior to transfusion of any components and prior to apheresis. Transfusion or apheresis with plasma prior to sample collection may mask deficiency.