Lecture 3: Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis, Part 2

Gerald A Soff MD

Presentation Date:

September 15, 2022

Laboratory testing of coagulation provides the tools to diagnose patients with thrombosis and hemorrhage.In this presentation, we will review the state-of-the-art for testing for acquired and hereditary hypercoagulable states.

Gerald A Soff MD
Chief, General Hematology Service
University of Miami Health System/Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center
Email: gas199@miami.edu

> Factor V: Leiden polymorphism (G1691A (R506Q) is associated with activated protein C resistance, prolonged/enhanced activity of Factor Va, and thrombotic tendency.

> Currently, routinely it is evaluated by PCR assay.

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Lecture 3: Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis, Part 2

Gerald A Soff MD

Presentation Date:

September 15, 2022

Laboratory testing of coagulation provides the tools to diagnose patients with thrombosis and hemorrhage.In this presentation, we will review the state-of-the-art for testing for acquired and hereditary hypercoagulable states.

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