Table 2.
Thromboelastographic reference intervals for third-trimester obstetric patients.
| Parameter | Sign | Unit | Mean, SD | Reference interval | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N = 280 | LL | UL | |||
| Reaction time | R | min | 3.9, ±1.7 | 1 | 7 |
| Clot kinetics | K | min | 1.4, ±0.5 | 1 | 2 |
| Angle | α | deg | 70.4, ±5.8 | 59 | 82 |
| Maximum amplitude | MA | mm | 75.7, ±6.5 | 60 | 86 |
| Time to maximum amplitude | TMA | min | 23.4, ±4.7 | 14 | 33 |
| Clot elastic strength | G | dyn/cm2 | 17.1, ±6 | 8 | 32 |
| Clot elasticity constant | E | dyn/cm2 | 342.1, ±120.3 | 160 | 646 |
| Amplitude at 30 min | A 30 | mm | 75.2, ±6.5 | 60 | 86 |
| Clot lysis at 30 min | LY30 | % | 1.5, ±2 | 0 | 6 |
| Amplitude at 30 min | A 60 | mm | 74.5, ±6.6 | 60 | 86 |
| Clot lysis at 60 min | LY60 | % | 1.6, ±2.3 | 0 | 8 |
Note: Reference Interval determined with Hoffman's regression.
Abbreviations: LL, lower limit; UL, upper limit.