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Coagulation Analyzer
Introduction
A Coagulation Analyzer automates blood clotting tests to assess hemostasis quickly and accurately in clinical, research, and surgical settings. By standardizing PT, aPTT, INR, and related assays, a Coagulation Analyzer improves turnaround time, reduces operator error, and supports better therapeutic decisions.
What Is Coagulation Analyzer?
A coagulation analyzer is a laboratory instrument that evaluates the blood-clotting system (hemostasis) by introducing specific reagents to citrated plasma and measuring clot formation or factor activity. Common tests include Prothrombin Time (PT), Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (aPTT), Fibrinogen, Thrombin Time (TT), D-dimer, and calculated INR, used to diagnose bleeding/thrombotic disorders and to monitor anticoagulant therapy.
Devices in This Category
Semi-automated coagulation analyzers (manual reagent add, low throughput)
Fully automated coagulation analyzers (walk-away, high throughput)
Photo-optical/photometric clot detection systems
Electromechanical coagulation analyzers
Chromogenic/immunologic analyzers for factor/D-dimer assays
Point-of-care INR/coag monitors (limited parameters)
Thromboelastography/rotational thromboelastometry devices (global clot dynamics)
Technical Features and Specifications
FeatureDetails
Core TestsPT, aPTT, Fibrinogen, TT, D-dimer, INR; optional factors (VIII/IX) & VWF (model-dependent)
Detection MethodsPhoto-optical turbidity, electromechanical, chromogenic substrates, immunologic latex assays
Throughput~30–400 tests/hour (choose per workload)
Sample & Reagents10–150 µL plasma/test; onboard reagent cooling and barcode ID on many systems
Reaction Conditions37 °C controlled incubation with automated mixing/clot detection
ConnectivityTouchscreen UI; LIS/host via HL7/ASTM; export PDF/CSV/XML; QC and audit trails
Maintenance & SafetyAuto-clean cycles, clot/level alarms, disposable cuvettes, onboard QC rules
Sample Type3.2% sodium-citrate plasma; pediatric low-volume options available on select models
Benefits
High accuracy and precision with standardized, automated workflows
Faster turnaround time—many results in
