APTT-ACTIVATED PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME

Sample Required

2 ml of citrated (3.2%) plasma

Preparations Required

Overnight fasting is preferred. Duly filled Coagulation Requisition Form (Form 15) is mandatory. It is recommended that patient discontinues Heparin for 1 day and Oral Anticoagulants for 7 days prior to sampling as these drugs may affect test results. Discontinuation should be with prior consent from the treating Physician.

Gender

Male & Female

Age Group

0 - 99 Years