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Methods of Coagulation

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Haemostasis

Part of the book series: Methods in Molecular Biology ((MIMB,volume 992))

Abstract

The investigation of haemostasis is aimed to replicate normal blood coagulation in the laboratory. There are a number of different methods employed including clot-based coagulation tests, chromogenic assays, immunological tests, and aggregation studies. Today automated machines are designed to be able to perform a number of different methodologies.

To guarantee the results produced by a laboratory are reliable and accurate, laboratories need to follow international standards and guidelines and use established methodologies. The laboratory needs a quality management plan, to perform internal quality control and participate in an external quality assurance program.

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  1. Department of Haematology, Royal Children’s Hospital, Melbourne, Australia

    Gemma Crighton

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  1. Department of Paediatrics, University of Melbourne, n/a, Parkville, 3052, Victoria, Australia

    Paul Monagle

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Crighton, G. (2013). Methods of Coagulation. In: Monagle, P. (eds) Haemostasis. Methods in Molecular Biology, vol 992. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-62703-339-8_5

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