Lecture 2: Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis, Part 1

Gerald A Soff MD

Presentation Date:

September 10, 2026

About This Lecture

Laboratory testing of coagulation provides the tools to diagnose patients with thrombosis and hemorrhage. This is the first of two presentations discussing the standard tests of coagulation.

Slide Deck

Continuing Education Credit

Gerald A Soff MD

Chief, Classical Hematology Service
University of Miami Health System/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Email: gas199@miami.edu

Speaker Disclosures

Disclosures for Gerald A Soff MD
Research Support (Past 2 years):
Amgen
Sobi/Dova Pharmaceuticals
Anthos Therapeutics
Sanofi
Novartis

Data Safety Monitoring Committee
Alpine Immune Sciences

Learning Objectives

Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis Part 1:
1. Describe analytical principles of routine coagulation screening tests and their clinical utilization.
2. Discuss methods and limitations of clot-based assays, immunoassays, and chromogenic assays.
3. Interpret abnormal coagulation screening test results and what additional testing is recommended.