PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME – LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT SPECIFIC; PTT – LA
APTT measures intrinsic and common pathways of the coagulation cascade. Prolonged APTT may be caused by heparin and other anticoagulants, factor deficiencies or inhibitors such as lupus anticoagulants |
![]() Pre-test Information : Overnight fasting is preferred |
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![]() Report Delivery : Same Day |
PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME – LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT SPECIFIC; PTT – LA
Test Code | P-04 |
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Test Description | **PARTIAL THROMBOPLASTIN TIME – LUPUS ANTICOAGULANT SPECIFIC; PTT – LA |
Clinical Category | COAGULATION DISORDERS |
Sample | 3 mL Whole blood in Sodium Citrate tube |
Method/Technology | Clotting |
Storage/Temp | |
Reporting Time | DAILY |