Evaluation of point-of-care activated partial thromboplastin time testing by comparison to laboratory-based assay for control of intravenous heparin.

INTRODUCTION: Patients on intravenous heparin require regular activated partial thromboplastin time monitoring. Laboratory-based activated partial thromboplastin time assays necessitate a delay between blood sampling and dose adjustment. Point-of-care testing could permit immediate dose adjustments...

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Prif Awduron: Douglas, A, Jefferis, J, Sharma, R, Parker, R, Handa, A, Chantler, J
Fformat: Journal article
Iaith:English
Cyhoeddwyd: 2009