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Lab Test

Protime and aPTT

PT/PTT, PT/aPTT, PT and PTT

Test Codes

Antrim #26453, EPIC: LAB5209

Department

Coagulation

Instructions

This test includes both Prothrombin Time and Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time. Please see individual tests for collection information:

Storage

Room Temperature (20-26°C or 68-78.8°F): Unacceptable
Refrigerated (2-8°C or 36-46°F): Unacceptable
Frozen (-20°C/-4°F or below): 90 days

Specimen Storage in Department Prior to Disposal:

Specimen retention time is determined by the policy of the reference laboratory. Contact the Send Outs Laboratory with any questions.

Contacts

Last Updated

5/19/2022

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