Coagulopathy is one of the most significant prognostic factors in patients with COVID-19 and is associated with increased mortality and admission to critical care. Most commonly observed coagulopathy in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 (COVID-19-associated coagulopathy) is characterized by increased D-dimer and fibrinogen levels. 71% of patients who did not survive hospitalization reported to have developed disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC) compared to 0.6% of survivors.

studying the detailed coagulation screen and second line coagulation parameters including both thrombophilia screen and other acute phase coagulation factors.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients with COVID 19 positive by RT- PCR

Exclusion Criteria:

• no exclusions

COVID 19 positive by RT- PCR who are admitted to Assiut University hospitals, Egypt.

Age and sex matched controls