System and Method for Coagulation and Platelet Function Related Data Collection and Analysis

Abstract

A system/method for detecting and quantifying platelet function and coagulation function within a biological sample is provided. The system includes a detection instrument with computing capability. The system includes an assay device capable of receiving a biological sample. Introduction of the biological sample into the assay device results in a biological process by which fibrin and platelets may accumulate at a reaction zone of the assay device. The assay device is capable of receiving one or more chemical reagents compatible with the biological sample and usable for detecting the accumulation of the fibrin and platelets within the reaction zone. The fibrin and platelets, and their associated signals, accumulated at the reaction zone of the assay device are usable to determine at least one of a platelet function, a coagulation function, platelet normalcy, fibrin normalcy, platelet response to a drug, and coagulation response to a drug, within the biological sample.

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