Laposata (pathology, Vanderbilt U.) describes common errors in diagnostic coagulation test selection and result interpretation. Using a case study format, the 13 chapters illustrate mistakes to avoid when monitoring anticoagulant therapy in patients being treated with different drugs, and when evaluating heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, PT and PTT prolongations, disseminated intravascular coagulation, a congenital hypercoagulable state, antiphospholipid antibodies, and von Willebrand disease. Annotation ©2011 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)