PFA-100
The PFA-100 System measures the complex process of primary haemostasis and aids in the rapid detection of platelet dysfunction. It is the first commercially available in vitro testing system to incorporate high-shear flow to provide a realistic haemodynamic environment in the measurement of primary haemostasis.
- Test is performed on a sample rather than directly on the patient eliminating inconvenience and discomfort for patient
- Delivers quantitative results in less than 5 minutes with minimal hands-on operation required by staff
- Simple method for detecting the presence of aspirin or aspirin like substances within the patients blood, reducing the need to perform costly and time consuming platelet aggregometry
- The PFA can be used as a rapid tool for assessing the efficacy of primary haemostasis in any clinical setting allowing the system to be used to assess bleeding risk quickly and safely reducing time and cost to result
- Test methodology takes into account shear stress giving the closest possible approximation to how primary haemostasis is occurring within the patients blood vessels
- Minimal staff intervention required to ensure system operates efficiently and with minimal downtime.
- In vitro test system for screening of Platelet Dysfunction
- Compact, fast and portable easy to use system
- Performs an orifice closure time under flow conditions using collagen as a substrate and ADP or Epinephrine as a platelet antagonist
- Detects potential aspirin interference
- Evaluates platelet dysfunction in multiple clinical settings such as high bleeding risk surgery, high risk pregnancy and menorrhagia
