Name | A.P.T.T. (Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time) | |
Tube Type | Blue (Sodium Citrate) | |
Reporting Units | Seconds | |
Reference Range | APTTR: 0.84 -1.16 | |
Availability | NDDH (24/7) | |
Target turnaround time | 2 hours | |
Special requirements & notes | ||
Patient preparation | N/A | |
Volume required | 1 tube (2.7ml) must be full | |
If delayed transport to lab, store: | In refrigerator 2 – 8oC | |
Factors affecting result interpretation | Clotted sample, underfilled samples, anticoagulants | |
Time limit for add on test | 4 Hrs | |
Pathology discipline | Haematology | |
‘Lab Tests Online’ link | https://labtestsonline.org.uk/tests/aptt |
APTT, A.P.T.T.
Last updated: November 23, 2022