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Research Notes on Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
Activated clotting time (ACT), also referred to activated coagulation time and automated coagulation time, is a procedure performed to monitor whole blood clotting time. ACT is used during cardiac procedures to monitor the effects of heparin and to detect deficiencies in clotting factors.1
Fast Facts:
- Procedure can be performed at patient's bedside with instantaneous results.1
- Temperature of blood may alter ACT results.1
- Used during cardiopulmonary bypass, coronary angioplasty and dialysis.2
- Described by Hatterseley in 1966.3
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Research Notes References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 American Association For Clinical Chemistry (via Lab Tests Online): ACT: At A Glance
- ↑ Diagnostic Medical Tests: Activated Clotting Time - Patient Preparation
- ↑ Emergency Nursing World (ENW): Activated Clotting Time (ACT)
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Carolyn DeLucas
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Activated clotting time, Activated Coagulation Time, Automated Coagulation Time, Activated Clotting Time Test, Uses For Activated Clotting Time Test, ACT Uses, Uses For ACT
- Last update: Feb. 17, 2009
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