No single test is definitive for a lupus anticoagulant. As a result, a variety of tests and testing algorithms are used in an attempt to establish the diagnosis. The typical screening test is a prolongation of the standard APTT that fails to correct when the patient's plasma is mixed with normal plasma.
Intestinal bacterial infections are most often caused by one of several possible bacteria. This type of illness is usually called gastrointestinal infection. Gastrointestinal infection is quite common and isn't usually serious. Common symptoms include diarrhea, abdominal cramping, bloating, gas and sometimes vomiting.
What Is an Intestinal Infection Due to E. Coli? E. coli is a type of bacteria that normally live in the intestines of people and animals. However, some types of E. coli, particularly E. coli 0157:H7, can cause intestinal infection. Symptoms of intestinal infection include diarrhea, abdominal pain, and fever.