Assesses hemorrhagic or thrombotic risk by measuring rate of clot formation, strength and stability of clot; the effect of platelets, coagulation factors and cellular interactions; maximum platelet function.
Prior to specimen collection the following needs to occur by lab:
Specimen testing must be performed within 2 hours of collection
Lt blue Sodium citrate (NaCit)
Ambient - 2 hours
Specimens cannot be sent via pneumatic tube system (PTS)
Viscoelastic clot assessment
See report