ECMS F.A.Q.

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What is the ECMS?

What makes up the Equiine Coagulation Managment System?

What is the Fibrinotest-Equine?

What is Step 1 of the ECMS?

What is meant by an equine's "response" to heparin?

Why is it useful to know if an equine is in a 
hypercoagulated state?

What is Step 2 of the ECMS?

What is the Heptest POC-Equine (HPOC-E)?

How does the HPOC-E work? 

Principle of the ECMS assays  

Summary and explanation of the assay

Expected results

What equipment is necessary to run the ECMS assays?

What is the warranty on the instruments?

How are the HRT and HPOC-E performed?

How are ECMS results delivered?

How can I purchase the Heptest ECMS assays?

What is the shelf life of the assays?

Where can I purchase the heparin for use with these assays?

What support is available from Heptest Laboratories?

In what modalities of treatment has the ECMS been used?

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Who do I contact for additional information?