In a platelet poor plasma sample calcium and tissue thromboplastin is added. This is used to assess which of the following pathway?
High-Yield Explanation
Whenever we want to assess the Extrinsic or Intrinsic pathway, the sample that is taken is Platelet poor plasma sample. Assessment of EXTRINSIC PATHWAY - tissue thromboplastin is added along with calcium Intrinsic pathway - addition of Ca2+ along with negatively charged substance like Kaolin or Cephalin.