International journal of laboratory hematology
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Comparative Study
Evaluation of Thrombi-Stat MC1 for whole blood and plasma international normalized ratio in comparison with a laboratory method.
The precision and comparability of the international normalized ratio (INR) analyzed by the Thrombi-Stat MC1 coagulation testing system were evaluated before using as a point-of-care testing. ⋯ The precision and comparability to validated method of the Thrombi-Stat MC1 were acceptable. Either citrated whole blood or plasma may be used as samples in this system. Impact on the management of patients must be taken into consideration prior to the implementation of this system.