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The Coagulation Laboratory provides a comprehensive
menu of services to assist the clinician in diagnosing and
managing disorders of hemostasis and thrombosis. The laboratory
uses state-of-the-art technology in diagnostic evaluations,
including molecular techniques. The Medical Director and staff
technologists have years of experience and expertise in coagulation.
Our strengths include:
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Providing rapid and complete evaluation of patients with
bleeding disorders |
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Assessing
patients with thrombophilia |
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Monitoring
various forms of anticoagulation, including traditional
oral anticoagulation and heparin, as well as the newer
antithrombotic agents |
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Monitoring
oral anticoagulation and heparin in patients with Lupus
anticoagulants |
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Clinical
consultation to assist
clinicians in determining the most cost-effective utilization
of our laboratory services and to provide the most meaningful
clinical information |
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Supporting
other laboratories in meeting regulatory requirements
and improving their performance. This may include establishing
reference ranges, therapeutic ranges, reagent factor sensitivities,
trouble-shooting, and proficiency testing |
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Veterinary
Coagulopathies |
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