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 responsibilities. 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.
