SETTING CLOTTING TIME FOR BLOOD SAMPLES
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to a method, system and apparatus for setting a clotting time for a blood sample contained in a container in a laboratory device or test system, which includes setting a clotting start time for the blood sample, setting a clotting wait time to allow for the blood sample to clot, and on positive determination of the completion of the clotting wait time, automatically providing the blood sample for further processing in the laboratory.