Posted: February 26, 2019
David L. McGlasson, MS. MLS(ASCP)cm was a GS-13 staff researcher at the 59th Clinical Research Division at Lackland JBSA in San Antonio, TX until retirement.. He holds degrees from the University of Incarnate Word and San Antonio College in San Antonio, TX and certification from the Gradwohl School of Laboratory Technique in Medical Technology. In…
Posted: February 7, 2019
David L. McGlasson, MS, MLS(ASCP) THE FOLLOWING MEDICATION(s) MAY AFFECT THE COAGULATION OF YOUR BLOOD Vitamin E-, Ginseng, Garlic, Gingko Biloba, Feverfew, Fish Oil, Glucosamine. Celebrex, Vioxx, Aspirin (ASA, Baby ASA, CAMA, Ecotrin, Fiorinal) Percodan, Dislacid, ECASA, Zorprin Arthropan (Cholin salicylate); Voltaren (Diclofenac, Cataflam), Dolobid (Dilflunisal); Lodine (Etodolac); Nalfon (Fenoprofen Calcium) Ibuprofen- Advil,…
Posted: January 28, 2019
“HERE THE CLOT THICKENS” David L. McGlasson, MS MLS(ASCP) Welcome to Clot Club. Where are “a watched clot never thickens.” I am honored to be asked to start this hopefully long set of discussions on the mysteries and truths in the area of blood coagulation testing, theory and facts. Some people say “coag” is an…