Scandinavian journal of clinical and laboratory investigation
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Scand. J. Clin. Lab. Invest. · Oct 2015
Comparative Study Observational StudyComparison of conventional ROTEM® cups and pins to the ROTEM® cup and pin mini measuring cells (MiniCup).
Thromboelastometry (ROTEM®) is a well-established measurement to guide perioperative coagulation management. Recently, an enhancement for low volume specimens using cup and pin mini measuring cells (MiniCup) was invented for scientific non-clinical use. The MiniCup measuring cells allow testing with half of the blood volume required to run a test as compared to the conventional ROTEM® cup and pin (150 μL vs. 300 μL per assay). ⋯ The MiniCup measuring cells may offer advantages in pediatric care or research facilities, but specific reference ranges need to be established first, and adequate reproducibility must be determined by further studies before clinical use can be recommended.