LPR100-25 - CME/CMLE - Coagulation Testing: Case-Based Board Review

Course Description

This educational session is intended for pathology trainees and laboratory professionals. It will provide an overview of current topics and challenges in coagulation testing and result interpretation from the laboratory’s perspective. The session will use a case-based format with time for discussion and board-style questions. Key content areas include the impact of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) on newer coagulation assays, with emphasis on reflex-protocol design. We will also review the 2023 updates to lupus anticoagulant diagnostic criteria and their implications for laboratory testing protocols. In addition, we will present our experience monitoring FVIII levels amid rapidly evolving Hemophilia A treatments, including non-factor therapies.

Beyond clinical testing considerations, operational strategies will be covered, such as centralizing coagulation testing across multi-site healthcare systems to improve efficiency and standardization. The final portion of the session will address pre-analytical variables, particularly the importance of proper specimen transport and handling to preserve sample integrity for accurate coagulation results.

This session offers 1.0 CME/CMLE credit.

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Faculty/Authors

Uljon Sacha

Mize Ryan

Physician Competencies: Patient Care, Medical Knowledge, Systems-Based Practice
CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME).

Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Instructions

To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:

Review the Technical Considerations.
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Faculty Disclosure

Technical Considerations

Release Date: 11/19/2025
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Summary

Availability:

On-Demand

Credit Offered:

1 CME/CMLE Credit