How Can Toxicologists Assess Coagulation Cascade Disruptions?
Toxicologists use various laboratory tests to assess disruptions in the coagulation cascade. These include prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT), and thrombin time (TT), which help determine the specific pathway affected. Additionally, specific assays can measure levels of individual clotting factors or detect the presence of anticoagulants.
