Change of routine coagulation parameters in plasma samples with different hematocrit values

Abstract

There are many preanalytical variables affecting routine coagulation tests. Increased hematocrit (Htc) levels are one of these variables. However, no study has been conducted to determine the effect of low Htc values on coagulation tests. Therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate whether low Htc values affect coagulation tests besides high Htc values.

Keywords

• preanalytical error
• coagulation tests
• low hematocrit levels
• high hematocrit levels