i-STAT ordersAll i-STAT orders must be written on the patient’s chart.B.
The i-STAT® Kaolin ACT test is a measure of the time required forcomplete activation of the coagulation cascade.The i-STAT® Kaolin ACT test is performed by Perfusion Services during CardiovascularSurgery.SPECIMENA. Durham Regional Hospital of 11Policy & Procedure ManualSUBJECT: i-STAT KAOLIN ACTIVATED CLOTTING TIMEDATE EFFECTIVE: 03/08 DATE REVISED: 03/12REVIEWED BY: Susan Montsinger APPROVED BY: Maureen Bauer, M.D.PRINCIPLEThe i-STAT Kaolin Activated Clotting Time ( Kaolin ACT) test is an in vitro diagnostic test thatuses fresh whole blood to monitor high-dose heparin anticoagulation frequently associated withcardiovascular surgery.