title: Coagulation point-of-care testing.
abstract: With PT point-of-care devices, further study is needed to fully evaluate the safety and efficacy regarding home self-monitoring of oral anticoagulant therapy. Point-of-care PTT testing is also undergoing evaluation. In contrast, the ACT is commonly in use, despite its limitations, at least partly because of the lack of a readily available, inexpensive alternative with sufficient turnaround time. Several platelet function point-of-care devices have also become available, but their role in clinical care is not yet well defined.
authors.affiliation: Coagulation Laboratory, Division of Laboratory Medicine, Massachusetts General Hospital, Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
authors.forename: E M
authors.initials: EM
authors.lastname: Van Cott
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D001780:Blood Coagulation Tests; D006801:Humans; D019095:Point-of-Care Systems; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011785:Quality Assurance, Health Care; D012648:Self Care
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants