Examination of the Time Advantage Between POCT and Conventional Central Laboratory Analysis
Examination of the Time Advantage Between POCT and Conventional Central Laboratory Analysis
The aim of the present study is to quantify the time advantage achieved by the use of POCT
 compared to conventional coagulation diagnostics. A further objective of this study is an
 analysis of the result quality of POCT for the prothrombin time / international normalized
 ratio.
In order to be able to carry out a targeted coagulation therapy for the time-critical
 treatment of coagulopathic emergency patients, knowledge of the hemostatic potential is
 necessary.

 After taking blood samples for coagulation diagnostics, they are sent to the central
 laboratory. After the analysis and validation the electronic provision of the results takes
 place. The loss of time by sample transport, analysis and breadth of the results extends the
 duration until therapy can be started.

 The period of time until these analysis results are determined depends on several factors
 like daytime, day of week and location of the sample consignor and the availability of the
 laboratory. Not every clinic is connected to an internal tube mail system so that the samples
 have to be sent partly with a transport service.

 In recent years, Point of Care (POCT) devices have become an increasingly important tool for
 diagnosing coagulopathic patients.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  Age > 18 years

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  Missing written consent

 -  Withdrawal