Blood testing system and method

Abstract

Some embodiments of a blood coagulation testing system include an analyzer console assembly and a disposable component configured to releasably mount into the console assembly. In some embodiments, the blood coagulation testing system may operate as an automated thromboelastometry system that is particularly useful, for example, at the point of care. The system can be configured with various features such as individual drive systems for each measurement module and firmware for initial and ongoing calibration and error detection.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims priority over U.S. Application No. 14 / 754,300, filed June 29, 2015, European Application No. 15174565.0, filed June 30, 2015, and Japanese Application No. 2015-132034, filed June 30, 2015 right. The disclosure content of these earlier applications is considered part of the disclosure content of the present application and is incorporated herein by reference. technical field [0003] This document relates to systems and methods for testing the characteristics of blood samples, such as automated thromboelastometry systems for point-of-care whole blood coagulation analysis. Background technique [0004] Hemostasis is the body's response to blood vessel damage and bleeding. Hemostasis involves the synergy between platelets and a number of clotting proteins (or clotting factors), leading to the formation of a blood clot and subsequent cessation of bleeding. [0005] Various methods have been intro...

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Common laboratory tests such as platelet count or determination of fibrin concentration provide information about whether the tested component is present in sufficient amounts, but some of these tests may not determine whether the tested component is working properly under physiological conditions

Other laboratory tests are performed on plasma, which may require additional preparation steps and additional time, such as beyond the preferred time at the point of care (e.g., in the surgical theater during a surgical procedure)

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