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Protocol and apparatus for determining heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

US7811792B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 27, 2009
Grant dateOct 12, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 27, 2029

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC12Q1/56
  • WIPO fieldBiotechnology
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A hemostasis analyzer, such as the Thrombelastograph® (TEG®) hemostasis analyzer is utilized to measure continuously in real time, the hemostasis process from the initial fibrin formation, through platelet-fibrin interaction and lysis to generate blood hemostasis parameters. The measured blood hemostasis parameters permit determination of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia II complex (HiT II).

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