Partial Thromboplastin Time

Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time, APTT (Activated Parital Thromboplastin Time), PTT (Partial Thromboplastin Time)

How To Prepare

Many medicines can change the results of this test. Be sure to tell your doctor about all the non-prescription and prescription medicines you take.

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Author:	Jan Nissl, RN, BS Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA	Last Updated: December 4, 2006
Medical Review:	Patrice Burgess, MD - Family Medicine Andrew Swan, MD, CCFP, FCFP - Family Medicine Joseph O'Donnell, MD - Hematology/Oncology
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