Dr Rodelio Domingo Lim graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology in 1981 from University of Santo Tomas. He received his Doctor of Medicine from the same university in 1985. He also holds a diploma in the Leadership+Management Development Program (Mini-MBA) from Ateneo de Manila University, and graduated in the Management Development Program from Asian Institute of Management in 2017.

He is well versed in the pathology field, having attended various trainings in Pathology, Coagulation, Flow Cytometry, Blood Bank, and Quality-related workshops in countries such as the Philippines, Singapore, United Kingdom, United States of America, Australia, and even Hospital Ampang in Malaysia.

Dr Lim holds numerous positions in multiple hospitals and medical centres. Currently, he is the Chief Section of Immunochemistry and Molecular Biology, Vice Chair for Internal Affairs – Quality Improvement in the department of Clinical Pathology, as well as an active medical staff in the Department of Clinical and Anatomic Pathology at the University of Santo Tomas Hospital. He is also the Director and Residency Training Officer in Clinical Pathology at the Institute of Pathology, Head of Stem Cell Ethics Committee, Chief of Section of Blood Bank and Transfusion Service, and member of the Hospital Blood Transfusion Committee in St. Luke’s Medical Center-Global City. In addition, Dr Lim is Head of Laboratory and Pathology at Dr. Jesus Delgado Memorial Hospital and Gat Andres Bonifacio Memorial Medical Center, and also a Board of Trustee member in the Philippine Council for Quality Assurance in Clinical Laboratories (PCQACL) since 2019.

Abstract

Platelet aggregation is a dynamic process by which platelets adhering to vascular injury sites trigger the formation of a haemostatic plug to stop bleeding. In cases of abnormalities, the thrombotic development can result in life threatening conditions that will require immediate medical attention. This lecture focuses on the need for diagnostic testing in diagnostic medicine. In particular, the talk will give participants a refresher on the basics of haemostasis testing, address the fundamentals and technological advancements in platelet aggregation assessment, and provide an understanding of clotting kinetics in light transmittance methodology. The CLSI requirements for platelet function testing by aggregometry will also be reviewed, specifically for the clinical laboratory.