Date: Thursday, March 29, 2012
Time: 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Credits: 6.0 CMLE Credits

Author(s):

Donna D. Castellone, MS, MT(ASCP)SH
Clinical Project Manager, Hemostasis/Hematology, Medical, Clinical and Statistical Affairs, Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Tarrytown, NY

Description:

Coagulation is constantly evolving! As ongoing identification of genetic mutations results in the development of new anticoagulants, the laboratory faces many challenges. You need to be especially alert to recognize and mitigate the impact of pre-analytical variables on your coagulation results. This workshop will take a case study approach to assist you in handling coagulation issues that plague the laboratory. You’ll gain solutions that will maximize resources to minimize errors.

Following this workshop, you will be able to:

• Identify common coagulation issues and provide workable solutions.
• Analyze and review data to troubleshoot problems from the routine to the ridiculous.
• Discuss methods to harmonize and optimize coagulation results.
• Describe the latest methods, standards and anticoagulants.