Coagulation point-of-care testing

A growing number of point-of-care devices are becoming available for prothr ombin time, activated partial thromboplastin time, and activated clotting t ime, the most commonly performed coagulation tests. Various clinical studie s have been performed using point-of-care devices, in some cases to assess whether these devices are sufficiently accurate for clinical purposes. This article discusses coagulation point-of-care methodologies and clinical stu dies investigating the potential uses of these technologies.