Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis, for example in coagulation testing of sample liquids, such as blood and/or its elements. In the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis, the rotating means are provided below the cup, pin and cup receiving element. The present invention further provides capacitive detection means and temperature control devices, which may be used in the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis. The present invention further provides a method of performing viscoelastic analysis, e.g. coagulation analysis, on a sample using the devices and apparatuses.

Abstract: An apparatus is for use in viscoelastic analysis, for example in coagulation testing of sample liquids, such as blood and/or its elements. In the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis, the rotating means are provided below the cup, pin and cup receiving element. A capacitive detection means and temperature control devices may be used in the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis. A method of performing viscoelastic analysis, e.g. coagulation analysis, on a sample may use the devices and apparatuses.

Abstract: A diagnostic kit for viscoelastic analysis of a sample includes a pipette tip containing constituent (A) and a measurement cup containing constituent (B), wherein the constituents (A) and (B) are adapted to form a diagnostic composition upon combination, wherein the diagnostic composition includes an activator of coagulation and a calcium salt. A method of performing a viscoelastic analysis on a sample using such a diagnostic kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A diagnostic kit for viscoelastic analysis of a sample includes a pipette tip containing constituent (A) and a measurement cup containing constituent (B), wherein the constituents (A) and (B) are adapted to form a diagnostic composition upon combination, wherein the diagnostic composition includes an activator of coagulation and a calcium salt. A method of performing a viscoelastic analysis on a sample using such a diagnostic kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: The present invention provides an apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis, for example in coagulation testing of sample liquids, such as blood and/or its elements. In the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis, the rotating means are provided below the cup, pin and cup receiving element. The present invention further provides capacitive detection means and temperature control devices, which may be used in the apparatus for use in viscoelastic analysis. The present invention further provides a method of performing viscoelastic analysis, e.g. coagulation analysis, on a sample using the devices and apparatuses.

Abstract: A method for preparing a biological sample for analysis is provided that includes moving a continuous substrate film past a sample applicator unit including one or more sample applicators and applying at least one trace of a biological sample to be analyzed onto the continuous substrate film by the sample applicator unit.

Abstract: A diagnostic kit for viscoelastic analysis of a sample includes a pipette tip containing constituent (A) and a measurement cup containing constituent (B), wherein the constituents (A) and (B) are adapted to form a diagnostic composition upon combination, wherein the diagnostic composition includes an activator of coagulation and a calcium salt. A method of performing a viscoelastic analysis on a sample using such a diagnostic kit is also disclosed.

Abstract: A method for preparing a biological sample for analysis is provided that includes moving a continuous substrate film past a sample applicator unit including one or more sample applicators and applying at least one trace of a biological sample to be analyzed onto the continuous substrate film by the sample applicator unit.