Coagulation and Hematology Testing for Point-of-Care Use
Coagulation and hematology point-of-care testing for anticoagulation clinics, hospitals and laboratories - PT/INR meters and matched test strips, hemoglobin analyzers with microcuvettes, microhematocrit tubes, and cartridge-based blood analysis systems from Roche CoaguChek, Abbott i-STAT and HemoCue. PT/INR systems measure INR from a fingerstick for warfarin monitoring, and strips and cuvettes are keyed to each installed device. Many systems are CLIA-waived for point-of-care use. Control solutions verify performance. Wholesale case pricing for clinics, hospitals, laboratories and clinical procurement.
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Coagulation and Hematology Testing for Point-of-Care Use
Coagulation and hematology testing covers the point-of-care meters and consumables used to measure clotting time and basic blood counts near the patient. The category includes PT/INR monitoring systems for anticoagulation management and hemoglobin and hematocrit systems for point-of-care blood counts, each following the instrument-plus-consumable model. Products are stocked from lines such as Roche CoaguChek, Abbott i-STAT and HemoCue for hospitals, clinics, laboratories and licensed distributors.
Coagulation and Hematology Products Stocked
- PT/INR meters - Point-of-care prothrombin time and INR monitors for anticoagulation management in clinics and anticoagulation programs.
- PT/INR test strips - Test strips keyed to each PT/INR meter platform, in vialed formats.
- Hemoglobin and hematocrit systems - Point-of-care hemoglobin analyzers and microcuvettes, and microhematocrit tubes for spun hematocrit.
- Cartridge-based analyzers - Handheld blood analysis systems using single-use cartridges for coagulation and blood chemistry panels.
- Control solutions and QC materials - Coagulation and hematology controls for verifying system performance.
Coagulation and Hematology Test Formats
| Test | Measures | Consumable | Keyed to Meter |
|---|---|---|---|
| PT/INR | Clotting time / INR | Test strips | Yes |
| Hemoglobin | Blood hemoglobin | Microcuvettes | Yes |
| Hematocrit | Packed cell volume | Microhematocrit tubes | No (spun) |
| Cartridge panel | Multiple analytes | Single-use cartridge | Yes |
PT/INR Monitoring and Cuvette Systems
PT/INR meters let anticoagulation clinics measure clotting status from a fingerstick sample, with test strips keyed to the specific meter so strip inventory follows the installed device. Hemoglobin systems draw a small sample into a single-use microcuvette that the analyzer reads directly, while spun microhematocrit uses capillary tubes centrifuged to read packed cell volume. Cartridge-based handheld analyzers run coagulation and blood chemistry panels from a single-use cartridge. Control solutions verify each system against expected ranges. Many PT/INR systems are CLIA-waived for point-of-care anticoagulation monitoring; facilities confirm the complexity category against their certificate.
Coagulation and hematology point-of-care testing generates steady consumable demand wherever anticoagulation is managed or point-of-care blood counts are run, since every installed meter drives ongoing strip, cuvette and control reorders. Keeping consumables matched to the installed analyzer on standing order is standard practice for materials management supporting these programs. Order at the best Wholesale Prices with MAP Medical.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a PT/INR meter used for?
A PT/INR meter measures prothrombin time and reports the International Normalized Ratio from a fingerstick blood sample, and it is used to monitor patients on warfarin and other vitamin K antagonist anticoagulation. Point-of-care PT/INR monitoring lets anticoagulation clinics and physician offices read clotting status during the visit rather than sending the sample to a laboratory. Test strips are keyed to the specific meter platform.
What is the difference between hemoglobin and hematocrit point-of-care testing?
Hemoglobin testing measures the concentration of hemoglobin in blood using a single-use microcuvette read by an analyzer, while hematocrit measures the packed cell volume as a percentage, commonly by spinning a capillary microhematocrit tube in a centrifuge. Both give a rapid point-of-care indication of red cell status. Hemoglobin analyzers use cuvettes keyed to the device, while spun hematocrit uses standard capillary tubes and a reading chart.
Are point-of-care coagulation tests CLIA-waived?
Many point-of-care PT/INR systems and hemoglobin analyzers are CLIA-waived for use outside a central laboratory under a Certificate of Waiver, while some cartridge-based multi-analyte systems are categorized as moderate complexity. Facilities confirm the complexity category of each specific device against their CLIA certificate before use. CLIA-waived status allows anticoagulation clinics and physician offices to run the test at the point of care.
Can facilities order coagulation and hematology supplies in bulk?
Yes. PT/INR meters and strips, hemoglobin systems and microcuvettes, microhematocrit tubes, cartridges and control solutions are stocked in case and bulk quantities for hospitals, anticoagulation clinics, physician offices, laboratories and licensed medical distributors. Standing order programs are standard for strips, cuvettes and controls given their recurring turnover. Contact our procurement team for tiered case pricing and standing order setup.
What coagulation and hematology products should be in a facility formulary?
A typical formulary is built around the installed analyzers - a PT/INR meter with matched strips and controls where anticoagulation is managed, a hemoglobin system with microcuvettes or microhematocrit tubes for point-of-care blood counts, and cartridge-based systems with their single-use cartridges where broader panels are run, each with matched quality-control materials. MAP Medical builds consolidated coagulation and hematology packages matched to the installed devices and testing menu - contact our team for an assessment.