An Assessment of the State of Current Practice in Coagulation Laboratories

Objectives: To assess the state of current practice in coagulation laboratories regarding three pressing issues: staffing, handling Ebola specimens, and testing/billing for tests that measure direct oral anticoagulants (DOAC). Methods: A survey and analysis of specialized coagulation laboratories in North America was conducted. Results: Approximately 4,000 special coagulation tests-per-technologist-per-year was rated as either a “good” staffing...