Normal pooled plasma is used as the diluent in a mixing study because it:
a. Minimizes SERPIN activity
b. Contains 100 of all the factors needed to achieve a clot
c. Minimizes the effects of sodium citrate on the sample
d. Neutralizes any residual platelets left in the sample after centrifugation
Question 2
Each of the following is the purpose of the INR except:
a. To standardize the patient's PT worldwide
b. To minimize variability of results between laboratories
c. To minimize variability of results between lots of thromboplastin
d. To correlate the PT with the aPTT