Partial thromboplastin time

A measure of the coagulation sequence of plasma and screen for platelet abnormalities.


A blood test to screen for coagulation (clotting) disorders such as hemophilia, or to monitor anticoagulant medication.


The time needed for plasma to clot after the addition of partial thromboplastin; used to test for defects of the clotting system.


A diagnostic examination employed alongside prothrombin time to identify the underlying factors contributing to clotting or bleeding disorders.


 


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