Advances and Essentials in Thrombocytopenia and Coagulation: From Diagnostic Innovations to Clinical Practice
Early and accurate detection of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP) is critical to improving patient outcomes. The following podcast episodes feature expert interviews that explore the latest clinical updates in TTP, advances in coagulation diagnostics, and common misconceptions in testing and interpretation—offering valuable insights into these complex hematology topics.
Learning objectives
- Recognize the clinical importance of early and accurate detection of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) and thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
- Discuss clinical updates in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura (TTP).
- Explain foundational concepts of coagulation and identify common misunderstandings.
- Identify the role of pre-analytical variables in coagulation testing.
Intended audience
- A Mayo Clinic-curated podcast for physicians, laboratory professionals, students.
Podcast episodes
Advances in the diagnosis of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia
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Clinical Updates on Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
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Coagulation Basics
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Pre-analytical Variables for Coagulation Testing
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Credit
The following types of credit are offered upon completion of all bundled podcast episodes:
ASCLS P.A.C.E.®
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is approved as a provider of continuing education programs in the Clinical Laboratory Sciences by the ASCLS P.A.C.E.® program. This program has been approved for a maximum of 1.0 P.A.C.E.® contact hour.
State of Florida
Mayo Clinic Laboratories is approved as a Continuing Education Accrediting Agency for the Clinical Laboratory Sciences for the State of Florida. Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel has designated this program for General (Hematology) credit. This program has been approved for 1.0 contact hour.
To obtain credit
- Listen to/view all bundled podcast episodes.
- Complete the post test and evaluation.
- Generate and print your certificate(s).
Level of instruction for this program is basic.
Credit for these podcast episodes expires on September 5, 2027
Faculty disclosure
Course director(s), planning committee, faculty, and all others who are in a position to control the content of this educational activity are required to disclose all relevant financial relationships with any commercial interest related to the subject matter of the educational activity. Safeguards against commercial bias have been put in place. Faculty members also will disclose any off-label and/or investigational use of pharmaceuticals or instruments discussed in their presentations. Disclosure of this information will be published in course materials so those participants in the activity may formulate their own judgments regarding the presentations.
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