Data complete?
Evaluation appropriate?
Number of findings suggesting a defect in the contact system
Is there evidence of a hereditary disorder?
Is there evidence for prekallikrein deficiency?
Should the plasma levels of prekallikrein be measured?
Should the plasma levels of high molecular weight kininogen be measured?
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Purpose: To evaluate a patient with a prolonged aPTT for evidence of a hereditary deficiency of prekallikrein and/or high molecular weight kininogen.
Specialty: Hematology Oncology, Clinical Laboratory
Objective: laboratory tests, criteria for diagnosis
ICD-10: D68.8,