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Lecture 3: Laboratory Tests of Hemostasis, Part 2
Gerald A Soff MD
Presentation Date:
September 19, 2024
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
Disclosures:
> Research Support (Past 2 years): Amgen, Sobi Pharmaceuticals, Anthos Therapeutics, Alpine Immune Sciences (Data Safety Monitoring Committee)
> Advisory Boards (Past 2 years): Sobi Pharmaceuticals, Sanofi, Agios Pharmaceuticals.
> 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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