Laboratory Hemostasis - Sterling T Bennett Christopher M Lehman George M Rodgers Kartoniert (TB)

Coagulation testing is the basis for the diagnosis of bleeding and thrombotic disorders as well as the mainstay of anticoagulant monitoring and management. This handbook provides practical information and guidance on topics relevant to directing a coagulation laboratory filling a void in the literature. Since the first edition all chapters have been updated and an entirely new chapter is included on pharmacogenomics and pharmacogenetics. The book will aid pathologists clinical laboratory scientists and other physicians serving as laboratory directors to understand and carry out their respo nsibilities. It will also assist residents and fellows in learning the basics of coagulation testing and serve as a useful day-to-day reference for coagulation laboratory supervisors technologists and technicians. Finally clinicians may find aspects of the book helpful in understanding the role of the coagulation laboratory in patient evaluation and monitoring.