Early clot firmness accurately predicts maximum clot firmness in thromboelastometry during cardiac surgery: 6AP2–6

A10 values from ROTEM tests were available after a median turnaround time of 23 minutes (IQR 21-24).

“In contrast, A10 values of ROTEM tests were already available after a median turnaround time of 23 min (interquartile range: 21-24 min).35”

Standard laboratory coagulation tests usually have a long turnaround time of at least 30-45 minutes.

“Furthermore, in most cases, they have a long turnaround time of at least 30 -45 min.[33][34][35]”

Two prospective observational studies reported median turnaround times for central-laboratory conventional coagulation tests of 88 minutes (range 29-235) and 53 minutes (IQR 45-63).

“Two recently published prospective observational studies reported a median turnaround time for conventional coagulation tests, performed in the central laboratory, of 88 min (range: 29 -235 min) and 53 min (interquartile range: 45-63 min), respectively.34,35”

In the study by Haas et al., ROTEM analysis was performed in the central laboratory and transmitted online to a screen in the operating room.

“In this study published by Haas et al., 35 ROTEM analysis was performed in the central laboratory and submitted online to a screen in the operation room.”