摘要:
A method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood. In particular the present invention provides a method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood to determine whether a patient would benefit from the administration of a blood factor (such as AT III.)
摘要:
A method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood. In particular the present invention provides a method and device for testing a sample of fresh whole blood to determine whether a patient would benefit from the administration of a blood factor (such as AT III.)
摘要:
Provided are methods of applying biological compositions, that is, autologous bioadhesive sealant compositions containing one or more biological agents, to an individual, wherein all the blood components used in preparing the composition are derived from the patient who is to receive the biological composition. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a whole blood sample from an individual; forming an inactive platelet rich plasma from the whole blood sample; mixing a biological agent into the inactive platelet rich plasma; obtaining thrombin from the whole blood sample; mixing the thrombin into the inactive platelet rich plasma to form a biological composition; and applying the biological composition to the individual.
摘要:
An apparatus for performing a platelet inhibition test on a sample of blood is provided, comprising a plurality of test cells, the cells being adapted for receiving an aliquot portion of the sample, wherein each of the cells comprises an anticoagulant and a clotting activator, and wherein at least one of the cells further comprises a platelet inactivating agent, wherein a clotting time is determined for each of the aliquot portions, and wherein a relative clotting time for each of the aliquot portions comprising the platelet inhibitor is determined as compared to a reference clotting time for a cell containing no platelet inhibitor, wherein the relative clotting times for the cells are determinative of the platelet inhibition of the sample.
摘要:
An improved apparatus and method for evaluating platelet functionality of a blood sample. The apparatus includes a plurality of test cells. Each of the cells includes a platelet function restoration agent, an anticoagulant agent, and a clotting reagent. At least one of the cells also includes a platelet activating agent. The clotting time is determined for each of the aliquot portions, and the relative clotting times of the aliquot portions in the cells are determinative of the platelet functionality of the sample. The method includes the steps of combining a platelet function restoration agent, an anticoagulant agent, a platelet activating agent, and the sample of blood to be tested to form a test mixture. The platelets of the sample are activated by adding a clotting reagent to the test mixture at the start of the activated clotting time test, and the activated clotting time test is terminated upon detecting a predetermined change in a property of the test mixture. The activated clotting time of the sample of blood is calculated based on the elapsed time.
摘要:
A ion selective electrode is formed by an electrode having a first membrane with a diffusion rate selective to heparin or other polyions, and a selective polymeric coating thereon having a polyion diffusion rate lower than the polyion diffusion rate of the first membrane. The electrode is sensitive to solutions containing low polyion concentrations such as low heparin concentrations.
摘要:
The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment, the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention.
摘要:
Blood is tested for clot lysis conditions such as natural lytic capabilities, the effect of previously administered thrombolytic and anti-thrombolytic agents, and dose responses thereto, by forming a clot in a sample of blood, lysing the clot, and measuring the elapsed time period from initial clot formation to clot lysis, all while continuously evaluating the blood sample. Thrombolytic agents include streptokinase, urokinase and recombinant tissue plasminogen activator. Plasmin and plasminogen activator inhibitors, clot activating agents (e.g. kaolin), and agents to deactivate anticoagulants (e.g. heparinase) may also be used as reagents during testing.
摘要:
An apparatus and method for performing activated clotting time tests, including their use for evaluating platelet functionality of a blood sample. The apparatus includes a plurality of test cells. Each of the cells comprises a heparin-inactivating agent, an anticoagulant agent, and a clotting reagent. At least one of the test cells further comprises a platelet activating agent. The clotting time is determined for each of the aliquot portions, and the relative clotting times of the aliquot portions in the cells are determinative of the platelet functionality of the sample. The method comprises the steps of combining a heparin-inactivating agent, an anticoagulant agent, a clotting reagent, a platelet activating agent, and the sample of blood to be tested to form a test mixture. The platelets of the sample are activated by agitating the test mixture, and the activated clotting time test is terminated upon detecting a predetermined change in a property of the test mixture. The activated clotting time of the sample of blood is calculated based on the elapsed time.
摘要:
A lancet for obtaining a drop of blood by capillary puncture is formed by a needle having a coating thereon of a composition which precludes contact clotting activation of the blood sample.