Preanalytical variables in coagulation testing

Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), Westmead Hospital, NSW, Australia Received 1 January, 2007 Revised 1 January, 2007 Accepted 1 January, 2007 Correspondence and requests for reprints to Dr E.J. Favaloro, Department of Haematology, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research (ICPMR), SWAHS, Westmead, NSW 2145, Australia Tel: +61 2 9845 6618; fax: +61 2 9689 2331; e-mail: [email protected]