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[Electra 600 d : results of a three year study (author's transl)]
Nouvelle Revue Francaise D'Hematologie
|June 10, 1978
Insights
The Electra 600 D analyzer provides satisfactory results for Quick's prothrombin time testing. However, other coagulation assays like activated partial thromboplastin time and specific factor levels show unsatisfactory performance, likely due to reagent issues.
Area of Science:
- Clinical Chemistry
- Hematology
- Coagulation Diagnostics
Context:
- The Electra 600 D is a widely used automated coagulation analyzer in clinical laboratories.
- Routine laboratory testing involves various hemostasis assays to assess coagulation function.
- Evaluating the performance of laboratory instruments is crucial for accurate diagnostic results.
Purpose:
- To assess the performance and reliability of the Electra 600 D analyzer for routine coagulation testing.
- To identify specific assays that perform satisfactorily and those that require further investigation.
- To determine the potential impact of reagent type on assay performance with the Electra 600 D.
Summary:
- The Electra 600 D analyzer has been utilized for three years in our laboratory setting.
- Quick's prothrombin time measurements consistently yielded satisfactory results.
- Activated partial thromboplastin time, factor II, factor V, and factor VII+X assays demonstrated unsatisfactory performance.
Impact:
- Highlights potential limitations of the Electra 600 D for comprehensive coagulation testing.
- Suggests that reagent selection is a critical factor influencing assay accuracy on this platform.
- Informs laboratory professionals about the specific performance characteristics of the Electra 600 D, aiding in instrument selection and quality control.
Abstract:
Electra 600 D has been used in our laboratory for 3 years. The Quick's prothrombine time is the only test routinely performed with satisfactory results. The measure of activated partial thromboplastin time, the assays of factor II, factor V and complex VII + X are unsatisfactory, probably because of the type of the reagents which are used.