Computerised opto-mechanical detection system allows state of the art clot elasticity measurement and is reflected in the new term 'thromboelastometry'
Available from exclusive UK distributor Sysmex UK, Rotem is the new name for the instrument formerly known as Roteg and its corresponding reagents.
The Rotem rotation thromboelastometry system is used for the rapid differential analysis of blood coagulation (haemostasis) disorders.
Representing a significant advance from the graphic registration of traditional methods, the computerised opto-mechanical detection system allows state of the art clot elasticity measurement and is reflected in the new term 'thromboelastometry'.
Commonly located in theatre side room laboratories and intensive care units, Rotem can immediately assist surgeons and anaesthetists when choosing appropriate therapies, and reduce the need for non-specific prophylactic transfusions.
It provides prompt reliable information to clinicians on the causes of blood loss in critical situations at the point of care, and is vital to allow discrimination between surgical bleeding and a true haemostasis disorder.
In clinical disciplines such as transplantation, haematology, neurosurgery and cardiology, and pharmaceutical R and D laboratories, classical clotting assays focus on plasma testing, have limited analytical power, and may experience delays turnaround time of results.
Rotem can additionally determine clot characteristics including current stability and the likelihood of lysis, and provides a reliable alternative to laboratory tests or activated clotting time.
This enhanced information is critical in reducing unnecessary blood product use and cost together with improving levels of safety and quality care.
The compact Rotem unit is robust and easily transportable and is operated via a laptop computer equipped with user-friendly software.
Using whole blood samples, a series of differential diagnostic assays are performed using an electronic pipette, which eliminates handling errors and ensures standardised mixing.
