Laboratory Hemostasis: A Practical Guide for Pathologists - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0387368388 ISBN 13: 9780387368382

Publisher: Springer, 2007

Synopsis

This handbook addresses the need for a straightforward reference for managing a hemostasis laboratory and coordinating testing across multiple locations and technologies. The handbook format allows quick reference to specific topics and is useful for answering specific questions or for Board exam review. The full spectrum of coagulation testing, basics of methodology and instrumentation, and the responsibilities of the laboratory director are covered.

About this title

From the Back Cover

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. 

Edition details

• Publisher: Springer
• Publication date: 2007
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0387368388
• ISBN 13: 9780387368382
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 244
• Editor: Bennett Sterling T., Lehman Christopher M., Rodgers George M.