he fast Sysmex® CA-7000 system coagulation analyzer, from Siemens Healthcare Diagnostics, Deerfield, Ill, can deliver roughly 480 results per hour when testing PT and aPTT. It utilizes complete random-access capabilities and second-generation cap piercing, as well as continuous loading of samples, reagents, and reaction tubes without workflow interruption. The system can run clotting, chromogenic, and immunologic assays simultaneously and offers a number of built-in features, such as automatic repeat, redilution, reflex testing, and multidilution analysis (MDA). The system also features a compact footprint that includes integrated centrifuge for controlled, standardized handling of both clinical chemistry and coagulation samples. Intelligent, automatic routing of samples reduces hands-on time and a customizable preanalytical and postanalytical sample sorting option provides users with increased flexibility.