Autocoagulation test
The autocoagulation test is used to assess the hemostasis system state and blood's ability to spontaneously clot. Allows detection of coagulation balance disorders, tendency to elevated thrombosis, or conversely to reduced blood clotting. Applied as an auxiliary test in blood and vascular system disease diagnosis.
Test composition:
- Material: venous blood
- Method: laboratory assessment of spontaneous blood clotting process
- Measured indicator: character and speed of blood clot formation without addition of external coagulation factors
- Deviation causes: result changes may be related to coagulation factor imbalance, coagulation mechanism activation or suppression, inflammatory processes, liver, vascular, or blood system diseases.
Biomaterial: Venous blood
- Draw blood fasting
- Exclude alcohol 24 hours before
- Avoid physical activity and stress before testing
Medications:
Inform physician of anticoagulant, antiplatelet, or hormonal drug intake before testing
Prescribed for:
- Suspected blood clotting disorders
- Tendency to thrombosis or bleeding
- Cardiovascular system diseases
- Autoimmune and inflammatory processes
- Hemostasis system monitoring by physician prescription
Recommended for:
- Patients with suspected hemostasis disorders
- People with cardiovascular diseases
- Pre-surgery patients
Results evaluated together with other lab and clinical data. Independent indicator interpretation not recommended.
Note: Autocoagulation test is an auxiliary method and not used as sole diagnostic criterion.
With detected deviations, consultation with general practitioner, hematologist, or cardiologist is recommended.
