Condition
APTT
David Cohen, M.D.Published 30 April 20051 min read
Key points
- This is a test that measures clotting time in plasma (the liquid portion of blood).
- It focuses on a specific pathway in the blood clotting process.
Alternative names
Partial thromboplastin time (PTT); PTT; Activated partial thromboplastin time
Definition
This is a test that measures clotting time in plasma (the liquid portion of blood). It focuses on a specific pathway in the blood clotting process.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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