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Monitoring Anticoagulation
| Item | Value |
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| Approval req'd? | No |
| Available Stat? | No |
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| Additional information | Recommendations regarding anticoagulation and monitoring of anticoagulation can be obtained from the Hematology Consultation service, which can be contacted at pager 443-4276. For reference purposes, this laboratory manual contains information regarding monitoring of anticoagulation (Heparin Laboratory/Dosing Algorithm) as noted below. Monitoring of Unfractionated Heparin Therapy: see entries for PTT (usual method) and Heparin Level (utilized in limited settings). Monitoring of Low Molecular Weight Heparin: see entry for Heparin Level. Monitoring of Direct Thrombin Inhibitors (e.g. Lepirudin, Argatroban): see entry for PTT. Monitoring of Warfarin: see entry for Prothrombin Time. |
| Last Updated | 10/11/2012 10:48:37 AM |
| Entry Number | 1096 |
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