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Dual pathway clotting enhancer for blood collection tube

US5378431A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 1993
Grant dateJan 3, 1995
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2013

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/4905
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A blood collection assembly includes a container, optionally covered by a puncturable septum and evacuated. A clotting enhancer in the container activates both the intrinsic and extrinsic coagulation pathways.

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