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Activated Thromboplastin Time
aPTT
₱400
CLINICAL USE
Screening coagulation test that reflects the functional measure of both intrinsic and common pathway of the coagulation system.
Abnormal results indicate use of anti-coagulants, disseminated intravascular coagulatin (DIC), liver disease, vitamin K deficiency and massive transfusion.
Abnormal results indicate use of anti-coagulants, disseminated intravascular coagulatin (DIC), liver disease, vitamin K deficiency and massive transfusion.
SPECIMEN
Plasma
Na Citrate
Na Citrate
VOLUME
Adult:
2.0-5.0 ml
2.0-5.0 ml
Pedia:
0.5 - 1.0 ml
0.5 - 1.0 ml
TURN-AROUND TIME
Routine:
2 hours
2 hours
Stat:
1 hour
1 hour
NOTES
N/A