Description
Also known as:
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
APTT test is for people suffering from:
Unexplained bleeding, inappropriate blood clotting, or recurrent miscarriages
Main purpose of the APTT test:
To investigate a possible bleeding disorder or blood clot (thrombotic episode)
To monitor unfractionated (standard) heparin anticoagulant therapy
Sample Required:
Blood Sample (Citrated Plasma)
Test Preparation Required:
None
Reporting schedule:
Within 8 Hours
