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Sticky Platelet Syndrome

On 10-4-23 Mayukh Sarker, PhD asked, “At the October 4–6 Mayo conference someone asked. ‘what is sticky platelet syndrome, and can it be defined and diagnosed?’ The consensus was no, it was an “old school” thought but it currently can’t be diagnosed clinically or by the laboratory. What are your thoughts on this?” On 10-5-23 […]

World Thrombosis Day Friday, October 13

Dear George., We are excited to kick off the countdown to the 10th anniversary of World Thrombosis Day (WTD) next week, and we can’t wait to share this remarkable milestone with you. This achievement wouldn’t have been possible without the unwavering dedication and tireless efforts of our incredible global partners like yourself. As we approach […]

October Coming Events

Autumn brings many hemostasis meetings and activities beginning with the Mayo Bleeding and Thrombosis Conference, October 4–6 at the Hilton Rochester Mayo Clinic. Attendees, be sure to visit the Precision BioLogic booth. Then Friday, October 13 is the annual World Thrombosis Day.

October 2023 Cheat Sheet

Here is your October Cheat Sheet. Watch for your personal copy coming soon in the email. If you’d like to receive a personal copy, please add your email address, first name, and last name to the Cheat Sheets from George feature that appears on the home page. Feel free to provide your comments on our […]

October 2023 Quick Question: Should we Update Coag Factor Names?

Our October 2023 Quick Question follows up a provocative discussion that started with a question by Dave McGlasson who had seen recent hemostasis publications that used Arabic numerals [alternatively called Western or European numerals] instead of Roman numerals. For clarity, Mr. McGlasson was not referring to genetic terminology, which has always used, for example, F8 […]

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September 2023 Quick Question: Hemolysis

Our September 2023 Quick Question was a poll that asked, “What unit sends most of your hemolyzed specimens?” The poll received 32 answers: Newborn ICU: 8 [25%] Emergency room: 20 [63%] Other ICU sources: 3 [9%] Remote phlebotomy site: 1 [3%] Thanks to all for your responses. Although visible plasma hemolysis may indicate in vivo […]

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FVIII-depleted Plasma with VWF

Precision BioLogic’s successful Factor VIII Deficient Plasma with VWF is now FDA-cleared for sale in the U.S. [Precision BioLogic supports Fritsma Factor]

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Erroneous Factor Assay Order?

Here is a 9-21-23 follow-up from Dr. Emmanuel Favaloro to our provocative September 8, 2023 discussion, Arabic Numerals. “OK, here’s one from today! Specimen management staff booked the sample for factors XIII, IX, XI, and XII! FVIII was not booked in.” Bob Gosselin responded, “Whatever is chosen, there will be those industrious few who will […]

Bleeding Disorders

Arabic Numerals?

Frequent FF contributor Dave McGlasson, MS, MLS posted this comment in LinkedIn on 9/7/23. “I have noticed at recent meetings and in some journal articles that coagulation factors are sometimes referred to in Arabic instead of Roman numerals. For example F8 instead of FVIII. Has this been officially proposed as a change by any standardization […]

Coagulation Testing in Hyperviscosity

Rae Kerlin from the Ohio State University Werner Medical Center wants to provide coagulation testing for a patient who has type I cryoglobulinemia [monoclonal IgM kappa]. Rae’s team team ordered a PFA but they were unable to obtain results due to hyperviscosity. PT/PTT = 13.9/24.7. They are planning to test FVIII via the 0ne-stage clotting […]

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George Fritsma is a medical laboratory scientist, educator, and author. George is a member of the International Society on Thrombosis and Hemostasis, the International Society for Laboratory Hematology, and the American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science.

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