Laboratory investigation and diagnosis of thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci
; 60(8): 625-639, 2023 Dec.
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ABSTRACT
Thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is a rare and potentially fatal disease for which rapid diagnosis is crucial for patient outcomes. Deficient activity (< 10%) of the liver enzyme, ADAMTS13, is the pathophysiological hallmark of TTP, and measurement of the enzyme activity can establish the diagnosis of TTP with high accuracy. Thus, along with the clinical history, appropriate laboratory assessment of a suspected case of TTP is essential for diagnosis and treatment. Here, we present a review of the available laboratory tests that can assist clinicians in establishing the diagnosis of TTP, with special focus on ADAMTS13 assays, including the measurement of the antigen and activity, and detection of autoantibodies to ADAMTS13.
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Púrpura Trombocitopênica Trombótica
Tipo de estudo:
Diagnostic_studies
Limite:
Humans
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Crit Rev Clin Lab Sci
Assunto da revista:
TECNICAS E PROCEDIMENTOS DE LABORATORIO
Ano de publicação:
2023
Tipo de documento:
Article
País de afiliação:
Dinamarca