Rotem Sigma

Rotem Sigma

Rotem Sigma includes:  INTEM C, EXTEM C, FIBTEM C, HEPTEM C
 

BLU Vacutainer (3.2% buffered Sodium Citrate)
FULL 2.7 ml size vacutainer

FULL 2.7 ml BLU Citrate Vacutainer

Do NOT Shake Sample,
Do NOT roll the sample
Do NOT Store the sample on Ice

POC

Rotem Sigma results should be viewed in realtime via the GemWeb Live Viewer.  Paper reports of finalized results are scanned into the patient medical record.

Refer to Interpretation Chart

The ROTEM sigma thromboelastometry system is a fully integrated and automated in vitro diagnostic system designed to monitor and analyze a patient's coagulation status by measuring the viscoelastic properties of a 3.2% citrated venous or arterial whole blood sample. The ROTEM sigma system is indicated for use with adult patients 21 years and older where a semi-quantitative evaluation of their blood coagulation properties is desired, in the point-of-care and/or laboratory settings. Coagulation evaluations on the ROTEM sigma instrument, together with the ROTEM sigma complete + hep cartridge, are used to assess peri-operative hemorrhage and/or thrombosis in cardiovascular surgery. The ROTEM sigma system records the kinetic changes in a citrated whole blood sample during clot formation as well as when the sample clot retracts and/or lyses. Different parameters are measured and reported for this purpose. The graphical presentation reflects the various physiological results, which describe the interaction between coagulation factors and inhibitors, fibrinogen, platelets, and the fibrinolysis system. Additionally, the effect of certain drugs influencing coagulation, in particular some anticoagulants (e.g. Heparin), can be detected.
The single use, multichannel cartridge ROTEM sigma complete + hep contains the following assays:

1. INTEM C is a semi-quantitative assay used to monitor coagulation via the intrinsic pathway in citrated whole blood samples.

2. EXTEM C is a semi-quantitative assay used to monitor coagulation via the extrinsic pathway in citrated whole blood samples.

3. FIBTEM C is a semi-quantitative assay used to monitor coagulation via the extrinsic pathway in citrated whole blood samples, after blocking platelet contribution to clot firmness.

4. HEPTEM C is a semi-quantitative assay used to monitor coagulation via the intrinsic pathway in citrated whole blood samples, after inactivating heparin.

Results from the ROTEM sigma should not be the sole basis for patient diagnosis; ROTEM sigma results should be considered along with a clinical assessment of the patient's condition and other laboratory tests.