Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry
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Optimal haemostasis management can improve patient outcomes and reduce blood loss and transfusion volume in orthotopic-liver-transplant (OLT). ⋯ A haemostatic therapy algorithm based on POC monitoring reduced transfusion and improved outcome in OLT.
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Laboratories that choose a point-of-care approach for liver function testing in patients undergoing evaluation for Ebola virus disease (EVD) have few options to choose from. The primary objective of this study was to conduct a performance characterization of a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA)-waived liver function panel on the Abaxis Piccolo® Xpress chemistry analyzer. The secondary objectives were to evaluate multiple specimen types, characterize whole blood specimen stability, and validate disposable exact transfer pipettes. Our final objective was to assess instrument airflow from a biosafety perspective. ⋯ Given its analytical performance and ease of operation, the Piccolo Xpress was transferred to a BSL-2 cabinet in our BSL-3 suite for use in our hospital's diagnostic protocol for providing liver function testing in patients undergoing evaluation for EVD.