Laboratory studies related to heparin therapy include
1. aPtt.
2. serum heparin studies.
3. complete blood studies.
4. sedimentation rate.
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Rationale 1: aPtt is the study of choice for heparin therapy.
Rationale 2: There are no serum heparin studies.
Rationale 3: Complete blood studies can be done but are not necessarily related to heparin.
Rationale 4: Sedimentation rate is not needed for heparin therapy.
Global Rationale: aPtt is the study of choice for heparin therapy. There are no serum heparin studies. Complete blood studies can be done but are not necessarily related to heparin. Sedimentation rate is not needed for heparin therapy.
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