Which Anticoagulation Is Used for Coagulation Studies?

Heparin is a commonly used anticoagulant. We often give low dose anticoagulants by subcutaneous injection (under the skin) to thin the blood and reduce the chances of developing blood clots.

What is the anticoagulant used for coagulation studies?

This article reviews a summary of the consensus: (1) The anticoagulant for coagulation tests is 3.13-3.2% sodium citrate at a ratio of 1:9 to whole blood and the accuracy of the ratio is within 10%.

What anticoagulant is used for most coagulation tests?

Sodium citrate is the only acceptable anticoagulant for coagulation studies.