[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.
[9] The CAT can be used to measure thrombogram parameters such as the endogenous thrombin potential (ETP)[2][10] and to assess activated protein C resistance (APCR).
[5] The CAT ETP-based APC resistance test is especially sensitive to estrogen-induced procoagulation, such as with combined oral contraceptives.
[2][5][11] In 2018, a commercial fully-automated TGA system and alternative to the CAT called the ST Genesia debuted.