title: Assessment of the Coag-a-Pet Dual Channel in the routine haemostatic laboratory.
abstract: The Coag-a-Pet Dual Channel is an instrument which automatically records coagulation test end-points utilizing a photo-optical clot detection system. The instrument and its operation are described in detail. The capability of the instrument to perform tests of oral anticoagulant control, basic coagulation profiles and one-stage factor assays is assessed. In terms of precision and accuracy, the instrument performs well in carrying out the one-stage prothrombin time, Thrombotest, activated partial thromboplastin time using an automated APTT reagent but not kaolin, and one-stage factor assays. The thrombin clotting time can not be measured on this instrument. The instrument is most suitable for batched repetitive tests, reducing observer error and improving laboratory efficiency.
mesh_terms: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors / Q000032:analysis; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests / Q000295:instrumentation*; D010314:Partial Thromboplastin Time; D011517:Prothrombin Time
chemical_list: D001779:Blood Coagulation Factors