Multiple coagulation test cartridge and method of using same

A method for determining at least one appropriate coagulation affecting substance to modify the patient's coagulation status in a therapeutically beneficial manner, the method using a multiple coagulation test system comprising multiple test wells and multiple ports in fluid communication with the test wells, the method comprising:

• introducing an amount of the patient's blood into each of the test wells;
• providing a cartridge having multiple sealed containers pre-filled with different coagulation affecting substances in amounts suitable for use with a single patient;
• coupling the cartridge with the ports, the coupling of the cartridge with the ports causing the sealed containers to become unsealed and be placed in fluid communication with the ports;
• introducing the coagulation affecting substances into the test wells;
• comparing coagulation in the test wells to determine the at least one appropriate coagulation affecting substance;
• and
• removing the cartridge having unsealed containers from the ports and discarding the cartridge.