carolpace
05-06-2003, 10:04 PM
Does anyone know what a high ANTITHROMBIN lll activity
test means, other words why would a persons level be high? thanks carol
test means, other words why would a persons level be high? thanks carol
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carolpace 05-06-2003, 10:04 PM Does anyone know what a high ANTITHROMBIN lll activity test means, other words why would a persons level be high? thanks carol SnowyLynne63 05-08-2003, 06:47 PM Ask your Dr.He should be telling you these things,if he doesn't,ask him................... ------------------ Lynne geri_sings 05-13-2003, 01:26 PM Yes, I have it in my Lab Test Ref. book. Here's what it says: Antithrombin III (AT-III, Heparin Cofactor, Serine Protease inhibitor, etc.)-- "This test is used to evaluate patients suspected of having hypercoagulable states. It is also used to help identify the cause of 'heparin resistance' in patients receiving heparin therapy. AT-III is an alpha2 globulin produced in the liver. It inhibits the serum proteases involved in coagulation..." etc. It says abnormal findings: Increased levels-- kidney transplant, acute hepatitis, obstructive jaundice, Vitamin K deficiency Decreased levels-- disseminated intravascular coagulation, hypercoag. states (e.g. DVT), hepatic disorders (esp. cirrhosis), nephrotic syndrome, protein-wasting diseases (malignancy) hereditary familial deficiency of AT-III. Don't let the scarey stuff alarm you. Those are in there, but seem to be quite rare (like the transplant, malignancy, etc.) I know what it's like to not be able to find something you are trying to research. Hope this helps. Take care! Keep Smiling! Geri |
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