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Thrombophilia Testing

Discussions of Protein C and S, Antithrombin, factor V Leiden, Prothrombin G20210A, etc.

Lipoprotein (a) and Cardiovascular Risk

> Monday, February-18-2008

Along with elevated low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), lipoprotein (a) [LP (a)] is an independent atherosclerosis risk factor in middle-aged men. I'm currently preparing a series of thrombophilia modules for the web site, prompting me to "bone up" on LP (a), which has some peculiar characteristics.

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Antithrombin Deficiency and INR

> Wednesday, December-05-2007

Cristina Granada asks, does antithrombin III deficiency (type 1) affect the INR? My antithrombin levels came back low but my INR came back at 1.17.

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Type 2 Antithrombin Deficiency: Dr. Moll

> Tuesday, October-30-2007
As you can see, I've been stumped by Dr. Moll's question. I've reviewed assay menus for my favorite hemostasis laboratories...
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Type 2 Antithrombin Deficiency: Dr. Stephan Moll, UNC

> Tuesday, October-16-2007

George, I noted your new website-blog. Interesting activity. I will challenge you with a question:

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