Point-of-care assessment of coagulation

Disorders of hemostasis can be difficult to fully elucidate but can severely impact patient outcome. The optimal therapy for coagulopathies is also not always clear. Point of care (POC) testing in veterinary medicine can assist in the diagnosis of hemostatic disorders and also direct treatment. Advantages of POC testing include rapid turn-around times, ease of use, and proximity to the patient. Disadvantages include differences in analytic performance compared to reference laboratory devices, the potential for operator error, and limited test options per device.
Source: Topics in Companion Animal Medicine - Category: Veterinary Research Authors: Source Type: research