This webinar will discuss the influence of anticoagulants on laboratory testing results for thrombophilia and appropriate testing situations for patients suspected of thromboembolism. In addition, we will review published data on D-dimer as a predictor for recurrent VTE and the use of D-dimer for VTE management. Last, the role of DOAC tests in the above applications will be covered.

• Discuss situations where venous or arterial thromboembolism thrombophilia testing is appropriate.
• Recognize how anticoagulants influence thrombophilia test results.
• Discuss the published data on D-dimer as a predictor for recurrent VTE, and how to appropriately use the D-dimer for VTE management decisions.
• Understand and make decisions about which patients on a direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) might benefit from anticoagulant testing, what test to use, what DOAC level to expect, and how test results influence patient management.
• Evaluate the right testing strategy for LA testing.
• Correlate LA and APS to specific clinical cases.