Description:
This
program discusses how coagulation testing is particularly vulnerable to
pre-analytical variables. Also discussed is how to identify best practices to
minimize the variables that impact patient results.
Learning Objectives:
- Define
pre-analytical variables, and how blood collection impacts test results.
- Outline
best practices for sample transport and storage.
- Identify
sample processing procedures.
- List
patient variables that can impact coagulation testing.
Author(s):
Katherine (Katy) Whelchel, MT(ASCP)SH
Launched: 2017