Table 1.
Laboratory findings of the two patients
| Parameter | Case 1 | Case 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Hb (g/dL) | 13.9 | 16.0 |
| Hematocrit (%) | 43.0 | 45.7 |
| Platelets (103/µL) | 277 | 185 |
| Prothrombin time (s) | 12 | 14 |
| Prothrombin concentration (%) | 100.0 | 89.0 |
| INR | 1 | 1.1 |
| Activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT) (s) | 27.0 | 29.9 |
| Protein S, protein C, antithrombin III | Normal | Normal |
| Antinuclear antibody (ANA) (by ELISA) | Normal | Normal |
| Anti DNA (ds) | Normal | Normal |
| Liver kidney microsomal antibody (LKMA) | Negative | Negative |
| Anti smooth muscle antibody (ASMA) | Negative | Negative |
| Factor V Leiden | No mutation | No mutation |