Hematology Question 18

An 18 year old female re-presents to the emergency department after 3 days of severe migraines. Her CBC is shown below. What other investigations are pertinent in her diagnosis?

CBC Patient Reference Range
RBC 2.20E12/L (3.80-5.20)E12/L
Hgb 63g/L (115-155)g/L
Hematocrit 0.219 (0.345-0.450)/L
MCV 85fL (82.0-97.0)fL
MCH 26pg (27.0-32.0)pg
RDW 18% (11.0-15.0)%
Platelets 8E9/L (140-400)E9/L

What is the management of TTP?


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