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Stability of direct oral anticoagulants in whole blood and plasma from patients in steady state treatment.

Authors :
McGrail R
Revsholm J
Nissen PH
Grove EL
Hvas AM
Source :
Thrombosis research [Thromb Res] 2016 Dec; Vol. 148, pp. 107-110. Date of Electronic Publication: 2016 Oct 27.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Using functional haemostasis assays, we demonstrated important differences in stability of direct oral anticoagulants (DOACs) in citrated whole blood and plasma from DOAC treated patients. Laboratories and clinicians should take this into consideration and adjust clinical practices accordingly.<br /> (Copyright © 2016. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1879-2472
Volume :
148
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Thrombosis research
Publication Type :
Editorial & Opinion
Accession number :
27835819
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.thromres.2016.10.023