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. 2023 Feb 16;11:17–21. doi: 10.5414/CNCS111045

Table 1. Definitions of transplant-associated thrombotic microangiopathy [7].

O-TMA [7] CTN-TMA [5] IWG-TMA [6]
Normal coagulation assaysa Yes Yes Yes
Schistocytosis ≥ 2/HPF ≥ 2/HPF ≥ 8/HPF
Increase in serum LDH Yes Yes Yes
Concurrent renalb and/or neurologic dysfunction without other explanations Yes
Negative Coombs test Yes Yes
Thrombocytopeniac Yes Yes
Decrease in hemoglobin concentration Yes Yes
Decrease in serum haptoglobin Yes Yes

LDH = lactate dehydrogenase. aProthrombin time and activated partial thromboplastin time; bdoubling of serum creatinine from baseline or 50% decrease in creatinine clearance from baseline; cde novo, prolonged, or progressive thrombocytopenia (platelet count < 50,000/µL or > 50% reduction.