Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)

Here's how to remember the laboratory findings for TTP:

 

TTP = “Thrombose The Platelets”

 

Only the platelets get used up!Not the factors.

 

So there will be a low platelet count and a prolonged bleeding time.

 

The factors don’t get used up so the PT and PTT are normal.

 

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