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ACT
15µL blood
No special requirements
Blood
Not applicable POCT
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| Steps | Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | The ACT test is influenced to varying degrees by aprotinin depending on the ACT activator employed.The Celite ACT is artificially prolonged while the kaolin ACT is unaffected. |
| 2 | The ACT+ is affected by poor technique including blood collection and the transfer of blood to the sample well. |
| 3 | The quality of the blood specimen may be affected by: – Foaming or hemolysis of the sample – Clotted or partially clotted blood – Unsuspected anticoagulation – Lupus anticoagulant |