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5. All of the above

All are considerations. Their characteristics are summarized in Table 2 (3).

The differential diagnosis included TIA/stroke and possible TTP initially, but TTP was less likely as the patient had normal renal function with no evidence of purpura or petechiae.  Additional laboratory and radiological studies were indicated to further narrow the differential diagnosis.

Which laboratory test would confirm a diagnosis of TTP? (click on the correct answer to be directed to the seventh of eight pages)

  1. ADAMTS-13
  2. Anti-thrombin 3
  3. Bone marrow aspiration
  4. 1 and 3
  5. All of the above

 

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