Competency information
Details
Identify suitable methods for the investigation of disorders of haemostasis and thrombosis including:
- platelet number, morphology and aggregation
- coagulation factor activity assays (FVIII, IX)
- prothrombin time
- activated partial thromboplastin time
- thrombin time
- fibrinogen
- d-dimer
- inhibitor screen
- anticoagulation therapy monitoring: warfarin, heparin.
Considerations
- The clinical significance and the laboratory presentation in relation to the disorder chosen.
- The methods used to investigate disorders of haemostasis.
- The use of methods in the monitoring of anticoagulant therapy in both primary care (POCT) and secondary care settings.
- The need for internal and external quality assessment and how to remedy poor performance.
Relevant learning outcomes
| # | Outcome |
|---|---|
| # 1 | Outcome Identify appropriate clinical and laboratory investigations for the investigation of haemostasis. |