Optical coagulation monitor and method of use

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2007-10-03

2010-10-26

Toatley, Jr., Gregory J (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

Blood analysis

C356S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07821620

ABSTRACT:
An optical coagulation monitor and the method of monitoring blood coagulation status are disclosed. The method includes positioning a sample probe containing an optical fiber within a circulating blood; transmitting a low-coherence light through the optical fiber into the blood; detecting dynamic light scatter signals generated by the blood within a coherence volume and received through the optical fiber; analyzing the dynamic light scatter signals in comparison to a predetermined coagulation criterion; and reporting the coagulation status of the blood. The method can be used for monitoring blood coagulation status in vivo or in vitro in real time. Further disclosed is a method of determining blood clotting time in vitro using the optical coagulation monitor.

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