Evaluation of an automated algorithm for interpretation of lupus anticoagulant testing

Introduction Lupus anticoagulant (LAC) testing is a multistep procedure including screening, mixing, and confirmation tests. STA Coag Expert is a software module for STA R Max and STA Compact Max analyzers which includes an on‐demand LAC algorithm, based on ISTH guidelines, for automatic interpretation, calculation, and launch of assays in LAC interpretation (“Stago coag algorithm”). Materials and methods One hundred ninety four patient samples...