Laboratory Hemostasis: A Practical Guide for Pathologists
โ Scribed by Sterling T. Bennett M.D., M.S., Christopher M. Lehman M.D., George M. Rodgers M.D., Ph.D. (auth.), Catherine Thompson B.S., MT (ASCP), Robert C. Blaylock M.D. (eds.)
- Publisher
- Springer US
- Year
- 2007
- Tongue
- English
- Leaves
- 240
- Category
- Library
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โฆ Synopsis
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 to pathologists, clinical laboratory scientists, residents, fellows, as well as coagulation laboratory supervisors, technologists and technicians.
Sterling T. Bennett, M.D., M.S., is the Medical Director, Intermountain Healthcare Central Laboratory, and Volunteer Adjunct Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Christopher M. Lehman, M.D., is an Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center and the Assistant Director of Hospital Clinical Laboratories, ARUP, Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah.
George M. Rodgers, M.D., Ph.D., is a Professor of Medicine and Pathology, Division of Hematology, University of Utah Health Sciences Center and the Medical Director of the Coagulation Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories, Salt Lake City, Utah.
โฆ Table of Contents
Role and Responsibilities of the Laboratory Director....Pages 1-26
Collection of Coagulation Specimens....Pages 27-40
Instrumentation for the Coagulation Laboratory....Pages 41-55
Validation of Coagulation Assays, Instruments and Reagents....Pages 57-84
Hemostasis Screening Assays....Pages 85-101
Testing for Inherited Bleeding Disorders....Pages 103-120
Testing for Acquired Platelet Disorders....Pages 121-135
Acquired Coagulation Disorders and TTP....Pages 137-142
Testing for Inherited and Acquired Thrombotic Disorders....Pages 143-166
Monitoring Anticoagulant Therapy....Pages 167-205
Coagulation Testing and Transfusion Medicine....Pages 207-225
โฆ Subjects
Pathology; Hematology
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