Oct

26

2021

In the 4T test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), the drop in platelet count is calculated from baseline. What qualifies as baseline?

By William Aird

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In the 4T test for heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), the drop in platelet count is calculated from baseline. What qualifies as baseline?

Highest platelet count that immediately precedes the putative HIT-related fall in platelet count.

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