Course Outline
Click on the links below to preview selected pages from this course.
- Introduction
- Pre-Examination Variables and Specimen Processing
- Specimen Collection for Lupus Anticoagulant Testing
- Platelet-Poor Plasma
- Working with platelet-poor plasma (PPP) is important when testing for a lupus anticoagulant (LA). What impact does the presence of platelets have on L...
- Testing
- Treatment
- Conclusion
- References
Additional Information
Level of Instruction: Intermediate
Intended Audience: Medical laboratory scientists, medical
laboratory technicians, laboratory supervisors, and laboratory managers. This
course is also appropriate for MLS and MLT students, pathology residents, and other healthcare personnel who are responsible for prescribing and administering antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications.
Author Information: Donna D. Castellone, MS, MACSP, MLS(ASCP)SH, is the Quality Manager for the Specialty Laboratory and the Supervisor of the Special Coagulation Laboratory at Columbia Medical Center, New York Presbyterian Hospital in New York. She has a Master's Degree in Health Science. Donna has published over 100 articles and written chapters in five books. Additionally, Ms. Castellone has over 35 years of experience in Hematology and Coagulation.
The author has no
conflict of interest to disclose.
Reviewer Information:
Andrea G. Gordon, M.Ed, MLS(ASCP)SH, has over 25 years of experience as a Program Director for various laboratory science programs. She has approximately 5 years of experience as an administrator in higher education as a VP and Director of Education. Additionally, she has over 15 years of experience as a volunteer for NAACLS.
Laurie Bjerklie, MA, MLS(ASCP)CM, is
a Lead Education Developer. She earned a B.S. in Medical Laboratory Science
from the University of North Dakota and an M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction
from Saint Xavier University. She has over 15 years of experience in higher
education and has held program director and faculty positions in both MLT and
MLS programs.
