Influence of Different Hydroxyethyl Starch (HES) Formulations on Fibrinogen Measurement in HES-Diluted Plasma

Abstract

The study showed that all HES solutions more or less impaired the fibrinogen measurement with the photo-optical method. In particular, overestimation with CLS-low may prevent timely fibrinogen replacement in major blood loss. Hydroxyethyl starch concentration appears to be more relevant for this effect than its molecular size.