Measurement of non-coumarin anticoagulants and their effects on tests of Haemostasis: Guidance from the British Committee for Standards in Haematology.

The article discusses a guideline from the British Committee for Standards in Haematology, focusing on the non-coumarin anticoagulants and its effect on haemostasis. It states that the guideline was designed to provide a clear guidance for healthcare professionals on issues relative to laboratory assessment of non-coumarin anticoagulants. Other topics include effect of dabigatran on haemostasis tests, monitoring of unfractionated heparin, and the use of bivalirudin as an alternative heparin.