ROTEM

Alternative names, keywords

Rotational thromboelastometry.

Samples required

Trisodium citrate blood (blue cap/ black cap ring, 3.5 mL tube) taken with minimal stasis, filled to the line.

Test indications

During major trauma, massive haemorrhage (trauma, obstetric, gastrointestinal) and during perioperative bleeding during high risk-surgeries (cardiac, major orthopaedic).

Test information

_{Please note this test is not currently UKAS accredited.}

Key factors affecting test performance or interpretation

Sample volume, anticoagulant ratio and clotted sample.

Turnaround time

Urgent <2 hrs

Enquiries

Haematology (Transfusion)