Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
1500 dram
Description
Activated partial thromboplastin time is a screening test primarily used to assess the effectiveness of the intrinsic coagulation pathway in patients receiving heparin therapy and to monitor such patients.
Testing Method
Coagulation
What Type of Biological Sample Can Be Used for Testing?
Venous blood (Na-citrate)
How to Prepare for the Test
• Empty stomach in the morning: at least 8-12 hours
• Water intake is not limited
• Avoid overeating the day before
• Exclude fatty food from the diet 24 hours before the test
• Exclude alcohol from the diet 24 hours before the test
• 2-3 days should pass after CT, mammography and radiation examinations
• Children under 1 year old should not eat 30-40 minutes before sampling
• Children 1 to 5 years old should not eat 2-3 hours before sampling
Implementation Timeline
If the test is taken before 14:00 , the result will be available at 17:30. on the given day. After 14:00, you receive the result by e-mail until 00:00 of the same day.
* Sample submission deadlines and results availability may vary by branch
1500 dram
