Lupus Anticoagulant: Tests for Antiphospholipid Syndrome Webinar

Recap of laboratory methods by Dr. Jecko Thachil, MD

At the end of this session, you will be able to:
Explain the role of platelets in coagulation
Describe coagulation tests and how they are performed
Describe how basic tests employing lupus anticoagulant are performed and their supporting principles
Describe the specific aspects of lupus anticoagulant tests, including preparation, timing of the tests, and testing of patients on anticoagulants

Please Note: The information presented here is meant for educational purposes only. It does not represent any treatment or therapy recommendation.

Dr. Jecko Thachil, MD is an honorary consultant in haemostasis and thrombosis at Manchester Royal Infirmary Hospital and clinical academic professor of infection and global health at the University of Manchester, UK. He is a member of the Subcommittee on Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation of the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis and is the editor of the journal Physicians' Information and Education Resource for the American College of Physicians. He is the author of more than 70 publications in specialized journals and co-author of the guideline on DIC of the British Committee for Standards in Hematology.