Ask Stago (english version)

Welcome to Ask Stago, The Podcast dedicated to provide expert answers to your expert questions in coagulation.In this “back to basics” mini-series, Dr LaShanta Brice will discuss the clinical utility of the three most common parameters tested in the lab, the PT, aPTT and Fibrinogen.Today, we explore the essential role of fibrinogen testing in hemostasis assessment and patient management. We discuss its key clinical applications in bleeding disorders, DIC, liver disease, trauma, and cardiovascular risk, while highlighting emerging trends, assay limitations, and the critical factors that ensure accurate and reliable results in modern coagulation laboratories.Happy listening!Literature source:CLSI. H30-A2. Procedure for the Determination of Fibrinogen in Plasma Content is scientific and technical in nature. It is intended as an educational tool for laboratory professionals and topics discussed are not intended as recommendations or as commentary on appropriate clinical practice.

Welcome to Ask Stago, The Podcast dedicated to provide expert answers to your expert questions in coagulation.In this “Back to basics” mini-series, Dr LaShanta Brice will discuss the clinical utility of the three most common parameters tested in the lab, the PT, aPTT and Fibrinogen.Today we will cover the aPTT assay, a key coagulation test used to assess intrinsic and common clotting pathways, and review its clinical applications, limitations, pre-analytical considerations, and the importance of selecting the right reagent.Happy listening!Literature source:CLSI H47 One-Stage Prothrombin Time (PT) Test and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT) Test Content is scientific and technical in nature. It is intended as an educational tool for laboratory professionals and topics discussed are not intended as recommendations or as commentary on appropriate clinical practice.

Welcome to Ask Stago, the podcast dedicated to provide expert answers to your expert questions in coagulation.  In today’s episode, our guest Doctor Isabelle Gouin-Thibault will discuss the influence of dextran sulfate in anti-Xa assay.  Literature sources:  Lasne, D. et al. (2023) Factors Influencing Anti-Xa Assays: A Multicenter Prospective Study in Critically Ill and Noncritically Ill Patients Receiving Unfractionated Heparin. Thrombosis and Haemostasis, 123 (12), 1105.  Hardy, M. et al. (2023) Reassessment of dextran sulfate in anti-Xa assay for unfractionated heparin laboratory monitoring. Res Pract Thromb Haemost. 7 (8), 102257      Content is scientific and technical in nature. It is intended as an educational tool for laboratory professionals and topics discussed are not intended as recommendations or as commentary on appropriate clinical practice. 

Welcome to Ask Stago, The Podcast dedicated to provide expert answers to your expert questions in coagulation. In this “back to basics” mini-series, Dr LaShanta Brice will discuss the clinical utility of the three most common parameters tested in the lab, the PT, APTT and Fibrinogen. Today we are going to cover the Prothrombin Time! We will discover why an order for a PT would be received by the lab, generally why the PT is used in practice and some emerging trends particularly when considering the INR clinic. Happy listening! Literature source: CLSI H47 One-Stage Prothrombin Time (PT) Test and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT) Test     Content is scientific and technical in nature. It is intended as an educational tool for laboratory professionals and topics discussed are not intended as recommendations or as commentary on appropriate clinical practice.

Welcome to Ask Stago, the Podcast dedicated to provide expert answers to your expert questions in coagulation.In today’s episode, Emily Pullen, North America Product Manager, will tell us more about Stago solution to improve lab productivity with the STA Workcell Max.Literature sources:https://www.stago.com/products-services/max-generation-analysers/sta-workcell-max/https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/embed/UTMNVe-iBkY?feature=oembed Content is scientific and technical in nature. It is intended as an educational tool for laboratory professionals and topics discussed are not intended as recommendations or as commentary on appropriate clinical practice.