Unit Objectives - 2

Unit objectives:

5. Diagnose and monitor heparin- induced thrombocytopenia with thrombosis.

6. select, perform, and interpret clot- based coagulation screening tests, including the activated coagulation time, prothrombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and thrombin clotting time.

7. Perform and interpret mixing studies to detect factor deficiencies, lupus anticoagulants, and specific factor inhibitors.

8. Perform and interpret coagulation factor assays and Bethesda titers.