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What is the activated partial thromboplastin time (aptt) test?

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Test for blood clot: formation ability. It is one of the tests to assess the clotting ability of blood. It is often used to monitor treatment with heparin, a "blood thinner". Visit this site for more info: https://medlineplus.gov/lab-tests/partial-thromboplastin-time-ptt-test/ Wish you good health!

Answered 5/10/2020

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