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Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (Blood)

Alternate Names
APTT, KPTT, PTTK
Test Code
APTT
Testing Laboratory
Haematology
Specimen Type

Blood
Container Type

Sodium Citrate (Light Blue Top)

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Medicare Rebate

Yes

Out of Pocket Costs
None
Ordering Information

Part of Coagulation Profile, but may be ordered on its own.
Collection Instructions

Citrate tubes must be completely filled in order to perform testing. The level of blood must be within the top and bottom borders of the black marker on the tubes.
Transport Instructions
Transport ambient at room temperature
Storage Instructions
Store refrigerated at 4°C
Testing Frequency
As Required
Min Test Volume
1mL
Add On Test Suitability
Room Temperature 4 hours
Refrigerated (2 - 4°C) 8 hours
Frozen Plasma (-20°C) up to 3 months*


*Subject to sample availability
Container ID
C, CP, CH
Laboratory Instructions
None
Accredited Test
Yes

These PDF documents can be downloaded for your reference

Order of Draw (PDF)

Swab Collection Guide (PDF)

Pre-Transfusion Specimen Requirements (PDF)

Requirements for Pathology Service (PDF)

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Austin Hospital Studley Road
Heidelberg, VIC 3084
Phone:9496-3100
Fax: 03 9496 5803

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