All of these tests present advantages and drawbacks that should be discussed in order to implement, in a clinical setting, the rational of using one or more coagulation tests to help clinicians in their daily practise.
In addition to standard coagulation tests we performed two thromboelastograph scans before the bolus infusion and then daily (TEG®; Haemoscope, Skokie, IL, USA), each using 300 μl whole blood recalcified with 40 μl of 0.645% CaCl2.
For the women who were hospitalized at 22 weeks of gestation or later, regular blood tests, including at least once weekly coagulation tests, were carried out in addition to the fetal heart rate monitoring performed at least once daily.
The results of coagulation tests were normal.
Her hematologic, biochemical and coagulation tests were also normal.
Standard coagulation tests were also prolonged (aPTT, INR).
Coagulation tests were performed every day after the surgery.
Conventional coagulation tests did not predict excessive postoperative bleeding.
As plasma contains coagulation factors [3], its most frequent indication is to correct abnormal coagulation tests [1].
The remaining laboratory tests, including electrolytes, creatinine, bilirubin, and coagulation tests, were within normal limits.
Some experts suggest that thromboelastography tests are superior to classical coagulation tests.
