The Coagulation Profile

Welcome to this video on coagulation profiles A coagulation profile can include a number of blood tests that tell clinicians information about the clotting ability of blood. Typical tests done are called PT, aPTT, INR, Fibrinogen, and Platelets. Coagulation tests measure your body’s ability to form a clot. This is an important function when you are bleeding, but can be imbalanced due to illness, and you can have excessive bleeding which can lead to hemorrhage or excessive clotting which can lead to heart attack and stroke. Check out our online test prep courses!  For more resources on this topic, go to:  Mometrix Study Guides:  Mometrix Flashcards:  More Test Prep Resources:  Follow Mometrix Academy on Pinterest: