Lupus anticoagulants are antibodies against substances in the lining of cells that prevent blood clotting in a test tube. These substances are called phospholipids.
Persons with these antibodies may have an abnormally high risk of blood clotting.
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Lupus anticoagulants are usually found in persons with autoimmune diseases, such as
They may also be found in persons who take certain medications,...
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