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)
• Format: Electronic eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2015.
• Edition: 2nd ed. 2015.
• 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 anticoagulant monitoring and management. This handbook provides practical information and guidance on topics relevant to directing a coagulation laboratory, filling a void in the liter...

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 of Anticoagulant Therapy
• Pharmacogenomics and Pharmacogenetics
• Coagulation Testing and Transfusion Medicine.