Subdural Hematoma: Test and Diagnosis

Laboratory parameters of 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests.

  • Small blood count [anemia due to intracranial hemorrhage]
  • Inflammatory parameters – CRP (C-reactive protein) or ESR (erythrocyte sedimentation rate).
  • Coagulation parameters – activated partial thrombin plastin time (aPTT), anti-factor Xa activity (aXa), ecarin clotting time (ECT), INR (International Normalized Ratio), Quick value, thrombin time (TC).

Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification.