Laboratory Hemostasis A Practical Guide for Pathologists /

• Main Authors: Bennett, Sterling T. (Author), Lehman, Christopher M. (Author), Rodgers, George M. (Author)
• Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Other Authors: Thompson, Catherine (Editor), Blaylock, Robert C. (Editor)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 2007.
• Subjects: Medicine.; Hematology.; Pathology.; Medicine & Public Health.

Coagulation testing is the basis for the diagnosis of bleeding and thrombotic disorders, as well as the mainstay of anti-coagulant monitoring and management. This handbook will provide practical information and guidance on the topics relevant to directing a coagulation laboratory and be of interest...

Table of Contents:

• Role and Responsibilities of the Laboratory Director
• Collection of Coagulation Specimens
• Instrumentation for the Coagulation Laboratory
• Validation of Coagulation Assays, Instruments and Reagents
• Hemostasis Screening Assays
• Testing for Inherited Bleeding Disorders
• Testing for Acquired Platelet Disorders
• Acquired Coagulation Disorders and TTP
• Testing for Inherited and Acquired Thrombotic Disorders
• Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy
• Coagulation Testing and Transfusion Medicine.