Which laboratory value will most likely be abnormal in the patient undergoing diagnostic testing for hemophilia?
A) Prothrombin time (PT)
B) Partial thromboplastin time (PTT)
C) Platelet count
D) Bleeding time

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Hemophilia is a disorder that affects the intrinsic pathway of the coagulation cascade, leading to prolonged Partial Thromboplastin Time (PTT), while Prothrombin Time (PT) and platelet count usually remain normal.

Which Laboratory Value Will Most Likely Be Abnormal in the Patient