The difference of 10 seconds is less than 12%, which is 25 seconds. These results
are acceptable. The instrument's operable range is 25 to 999 seconds.
High Range Heparinase (HR-HTC)
The HR-HTC cartridge is a modification of the High Range Activated Clotting Time
Cartridge used to identify the presence of heparin in a fresh whole blood sample.
One of the cartridge channels contains a purified heparinase, an enzyme specific
for heparin, which can rapidly neutralize up to 6 U/mL of heparin in a test sample.
For detailed instructions on using the HR-HTC Cartridge, refer to the Activated
Clotting Time Cartridges Instructions for Use.
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Sample Calculation:
Channel 1 clotting time
Channel 2 clotting time
Mean clotting time
Difference
12%
210 seconds
200 seconds
205 seconds
10 seconds
25 seconds
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