Hematology and Coagulation Clinical Services
The Hematology Laboratory reports an average of 170,000 test results per month. Of these approximately 60 percent are automated test results (CBC, differential, PT, APTT, fibrinogen, urinalysis, and hemoglobin fractionation). The remaining results are derived from manual tests including erythrocyte sedimentation rate, sickle cell testing, erythrocyte G6PD evaluation, and a comprehensive array of specialty coagulation tests including heparin monitoring by anti-Xa analysis, and tests for coagulation factor analysis and hypercoagulability.
Hematology Tests Offered
The Hematology Laboratory conducts a number of types of tests, including the following.
Routine Testing
CBC, platelets and differential, APTT, APTT, PT, Fibrinogen CSF cell count and differential, manual differentials, ESR, fibrinogen, D-dimer, fluids, urinalysis. To learn more visit the Test Information Library (available only to Mount Sinai Employees).
STAT Testing
(Per request, results typically available within one hour) APTT, PT, CBC, CBC and platelets, CBC, platelets and differential, CSF cell count and differential, urine (chemical). To learn more visit the Test Information Library (available only to Mount Sinai Employees).
Special Hematology Testing
High-performance liquid chromatography analysis supplemented by gel electrophoresis for the detection of abnormal hemoglobins: Identification of sickle cell disease Identification of thalassemia and other hemoglobinopathies
Special Coagulation Laboratory
Laboratory identification of coagulopathies and hypercoagulability conditions
Heparin-induced Thrombocytopenia
Hemophilia Testing
Factor Deficiencies
Factor Inhibitors
Von Willebrand’s disease
Lupus anticoagulants
Protein C and S deficiencies
Anti-thrombin III
Anti Xa levels
PFA-100
Platelet Aggregation Testing (By appointment, scheduled in advance with the Coagulation Laboratory (212-659-8141). To learn more visit the Test Information Library (available only to Mount Sinai Employees).