Autologous Thrombin Production in a Variety of Species

Introduction: Thrombin is an enzyme that plays a large role in hemostasis and wound healing. It can be used as an adjunct in surgical procedures and using an autologous thrombin source eliminates the potential for immune response. Autologous thrombin can be translated into the veterinary field, making it a necessity to understand how it works in many species. In this study, whole blood (WB) and platelet poor plasma (PPP) from multiple species were tested to determine their ability to produce thrombin serum.