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Ifeanyichukwu Ifechidere: Making Coagulation Simpler and More Practical

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Sep 4, 2026, 10:01

Ifeanyichukwu Ifechidere: Making Coagulation Simpler and More Practical

Ifeanyichukwu Ifechidere, Specialist Biomedical Scientist at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals, shared a post on LinkedIn:

“Coagulation can be complicated.

Your learning resources shouldn’t be.

One of the things I hear most often from students and new biomedical scientists is:

‘I understand the theory… but what do I actually do in the laboratory?’

That gap between knowing the coagulation cascade and confidently applying it in practice is real.

You can memorise the intrinsic, extrinsic and common pathways.

You can know what PT and APTT stand for.

But then you get an unexpected prolonged APTT, a mixing study, a factor assay request, or a sample that doesn’t quite make sense…

And suddenly, the textbook feels very far away.

That’s exactly why I created practical coagulation laboratory guides through Coag Simplified.

They are designed to help bridge the gap between theory and real-world laboratory practice – particularly for:

Biomedical science students preparing for placements, exams or their first laboratory role.
New biomedical scientists developing confidence in haematology and coagulation.
Laboratories looking for practical learning resources to support training and development.
New clinicians who want a clearer understanding of coagulation investigations and how to interpret laboratory findings.

The goal isn’t to overwhelm you with more information.

It’s to make coagulation simpler, more practical and easier to apply.

Because when you’re standing in front of an analyser or reviewing an unexpected result, you need more than:

‘Factor VIII is part of the intrinsic pathway.’

You need to understand:

What does this result mean?
What should I check next?
Which investigation is appropriate?
When should I escalate or seek further advice?

That’s where practical guidance can make a difference.

If you’re a student, new biomedical scientist, laboratory trainer or clinician looking to strengthen your coagulation knowledge, have a look at the guides.

Quick access: Coag Simplified – practical coagulation guides⁠

And if you know someone who is currently trying to make sense of coagulation, share this with them.

Let’s make coagulation less intimidating and more understandable – one result at a time.”

Ifeanyichukwu Ifechidere: Making Coagulation Simpler and More Practical