Continuing Education Credits

D-dimer is used in the clinical evaluation of suspected venous thromboembolism (VTE). Newer measurement methods show high sensitivity for this test, and in combination with pretest probabilit...

Learning objectives:  Identify solutions in areas of coagulation that can be enhanced by implementing good laboratory practices and standard operating procedures  Analyze re...

ABSTRACT Learning objectives: Highlight recent clinical trials describing use of DOACs Demonstrate if (ever) one needs to monitor DOACS Review best practice with respec...

Learning objectives: Describe the responsibility of the laboratory during the validation process of new instrumentation. Distinguish between validation and verification of laboratory...

Laboratory testing for coagulation factor deficiencies and inhibitors is very important for diagnosing and monitoring inherited and acquired coagulopathies and for evaluating the causes of co...

This session will look at the common issues that can impact quality in the coagulation laboratory and result outcomes.  Implementing a good quality management system and being able to co...

When patients taking direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC's) are admitted to the hospital, there may be a need for bridging parental anticoagulation especially for those at high risk of throm...

This webinar will look at the principles of the assays available to monitor heparin.  The most frequent assay that is used is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aPTT).  This...

Lupus anticoagulants are markers of prothrombotic potential which may be indicative of underlying antiphospholipid syndrome (aPS) requiring treatment with ongoing anticoagulants.  The pu...