Blood testing system and method

Abstract

Some embodiments of a blood coagulation testing system include an analyzer console device and a single-use cartridge component configured to releasably install into the console device, in some embodiments, the blood coagulation testing system can operate as an automated thrornboelastometry system that is particularly useful, for example, at a point-of-care site.

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[0001] Cross References to Related Applications [0002] This application claims the benefit of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 958,890, filed December 3, 2015, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. Patent Application Serial No. 14 / 500,248, filed September 29, 2014, the The entire contents are hereby incorporated by reference for all purposes. technical field [0003] This document relates to systems and methods for testing properties of blood samples, such as automated thromboelastometry systems for point-of-care whole blood coagulation assays. Background technique [0004] Hemostasis is the body's response to blood vessel damage and bleeding. Hemostasis involves the coordinated efforts between platelets and a number of clotting proteins (or clotting factors) that lead to the formation of a clot and subsequent cessation of bleeding. [0005] Various methods have been introduced to assess the potential of blood to form an adequate clot and to determine clot stabil...

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Problems solved by technology

Common laboratory tests such as assays for platelet count or fibrin concentration provide whether the tested component is available in adequate amounts, but some of these tests may not answer the question of 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 beyond what is tended, for example, in the context of point-of-care testing (eg, in the surgical theater during surgery)

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