No influence of a butterfly device on routine coagulation assays and D-dimer measurement.
Author(s): Lippi G, Salvagno GL, Guidi GC
Publication: J Thromb Haemost, 2005, Vol. 3, Page 389-91
PubMed ID: 15670053 PubMed Review Paper? No
Purpose of Paper
The purpose of this paper was to determine the effects of using a butterfly device and extension tubing rather than a straight needle for blood collection on routine coagulation testing.
Conclusion of Paper
Prothrombin time (PT), activated partial thromboplastin time (APTT), fibrinogen, and D-dimer measurements were not significantly different between specimens collected using a 21 gauge straight needle and those collected using a 21 gauge needle butterfly device with 300 mM grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing and a Luer adapter.
Studies
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Study Purpose
The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of using a butterfly device and extension tubing rather than a straight needle for blood collection on routine coagulation testing.
Summary of Findings:
PT, APTT, fibrinogen, and D-dimer measurements were not significantly different between specimens collected using a 21 gauge straight needle and those collected using a 21 gauge needle butterfly device with 300 mM grade polyvinyl chloride (PVC) tubing and a Luer adapter.
Biospecimens
Preservative Types
- None (Fresh)
Diagnoses:
- Not specified
Platform:
Analyte Technology Platform Morphology Hematology/ auto analyzer Glycoprotein Hematology/ auto analyzer Peptide ELISA Pre-analytical Factors:
Classification Pre-analytical Factor Value(s) Biospecimen Acquisition Method of fluid acquisition Butterfly device
Extension tubing
Needle
No extension tubing