Haematology

The Macrocytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm has been updated.

The Microcytic anaemia diagnostic algorithm has been updated.

The Coagulation testing page has been updated with additional information about ROTEM viscoelastometry testing, especially the different assays used and goal directed coagulation therapy.

The Coagulation testing page has been updated with information about anti factor Xa testing in the monitoring of LMWH and factor Xa inhibitors.  

The Coagulation testing page has been updated with basic information about the common coagulation tests, including those used to monitory NOACs

The Deep venous thrombosis page has been updated with a revised incidence rate of DVT following lower limb injury. It is much closer to 0.6% than the 6% figure previously reported.

The Deep venous thrombosis page has been updated with additional information about age adjusted d-dimer levels.

The Other anti-coagulants page has had a number of additions, including an expanded segment on when NOACs may be indicated, and situations where warfarin has an advantage.

The Reversal of anti-coagulation page has been updated with additional information about the reversal of anti-coagulation due to NOACs

A segment on arterial insufficiency secondary to extensive venous thrombosis has been added to the Deep venous thrombosis page.

A large section on the investigation of anaemia has been added to the Anaemia page.