Clinical Services (Haematology)

on .

Inpatient referrals are by telephone to the haematology doctor on - call or in writing to a haematology consultant.

Haematology Outpatients

Haematology clinics are held on all 3 sites of the trust and at the community hospitals in Lichfield and Tamworth.  The larger clinics held at Heartlands and Good Hope have samples processed through a point of care analyser located on the unit.

Control of Anticoagulant Therapy

on .

Prophylaxis

Heparin assays are not required routinely when 'low dose' subcutaneous heparin is used. They are available when dictated by a relevant clinical condition. The PTT is generally normal when low dose heparin is used.

The platelet count should be monitored in all patients on heparin as the drug may induce thrombocytopaenia. The use of any anticoagulant in pregnancy poses additional problems, which may require specialist advice.

Transport of Samples to Laboratories