In-Vitro Diagnostics for the Medical Dermatologist: Part 2: Hypercoagulability Tests

The skin often provides initial clues of hypercoagulability with features such as livedo reticularis and racemosa, retiform purpura, necrosis and ulcerations. As these cutaneous manifestations are nonspecific, laboratory testing is often needed to evaluate for underlying causes of hypercoagulability. Importantly, these disorders are reported to be the most common mimicker resulting in erroneous diagnosis of pyoderma gangrenosum. Understanding inherent properties of and indications for available tests is necessary for appropriate ordering and interpretation of results.

Source: Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology - April 11, 2021 Category: Dermatology Authors: Kelsey B. Nusbaum, Abraham M. Korman, Kelly H. Tyler, Jessica A. Kaffenberger, John C. Trinidad, Steven Dean, Spero Cataland, Benjamin H. Kaffenberger Source Type: research