Calibrated automated thrombogram
The calibrated automated thrombogram (CAT or CT) is a thrombin generation assay (TGA) and global coagulation assay (GCA) which can be used as a coagulation test to assess thrombotic risk.[1][2] It is the most widely used TGA.[3] The CAT is a semi-automated test performed in a 96-well plate and requires specialized technologists to be performed.[3] As a result, it has seen low implementation in routine laboratories and has been more limited to research settings.[3][4] Lack of standardization with the CAT has also led to difficulties in study-to-study comparisons in research.[3][5]
The CAT can be used to measure parameters such as the endogenous thrombin potential (ETP)[2][6] and to assess activated protein C resistance (APCR).[5] The CAT ETP-based APCR test is especially sensitive to estrogen-induced procoagulation, such as with combined oral contraceptives.[2][5][7]
In 2018, a commercial fully-automated TGA system called the ST-Genesia debuted.[3] It should allow for more widespread adoption of TGAs in clinical laboratories.[3] The ST-Genesia system also shows enhanced reproducibility compared to the CAT.[3]
References
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