Cite the importance of fibrinogen in blood coagulation. Explain why dysfibrinogenemia can also result in prolonged thrombin time. Enumerate the advantages of Reptilase – R test over the Thrombin Time.

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Chapter3: Basic Hemostasis
Section3.4: Prothrombin Time
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  1. Cite the importance of fibrinogen in blood coagulation.
  2. Explain why dysfibrinogenemia can also result in prolonged thrombin time.
  3. Enumerate the advantages of Reptilase – R test over the Thrombin Time.
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